Evaluation of Diagnostic Image Quality of Chest Posteroanterior Radiographs at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Puducherry: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Chest radiography is one of the most frequently performed diagnostic imaging examinations, and optimal image quality is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective patient management.The objective was to evaluate the diagnostic quality of chest posteroanterior (PA) radiographs using standardized image quality assessment criteria.