Storage and retrieval of radiological images using a laser video disk.

A laser video disk was used for recording radiographs and CT images. Although some deterioration of the image quality was observed in the stored radiographs, this drawback was compensated for by several advantages such as easy video recording, large storage capacity, random access to a desired image, and rapid retrieval and display on the monitor. Connection to a microcomputer further widened its applications in the area of education. Overall, the laser video disk was evaluated to be of practical use.