1. A method of creating and displaying images resulting from digital tomosynthesis performed on a subject using a flat panel detector comprising the steps of: acquiring a series of x-ray images of the subject, the x-ray images being acquired at two or more different angles relative to the subject; applying a first set of corrective measures to the series of images; reconstructing the series of images into a series of at least one slice through the subject; applying a second set of corrective measures to the slice; and displaying the images or slice according to at least one of a plurality of display options.