A method of comparing the size of a feature in sequential X-ray images
includes the steps of: forming first and second sequential X-ray images
including an image of the feature, an image of a first target located
directly adjacent the feature and an image of a second target located
between the object and an X-ray detector; calculating scale factors for
the first and second X-ray images based on the relative sizes of the
images of the first and second targets in the X-ray images; measuring the
sizes of the feature in the first and second X-ray images; adjusting the
measured sizes of the feature in the first and second X-ray images by the
respective scale factors; and comparing the adjusted measured sizes. A
computer program product for performing the method is also provided.