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A simple method for extracting DICOM images from a magnetooptic disk.

Chun-Shan Yam1, Arkadiusz Sitek, Vassilios Raptopoulos

  • 1Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1 Deaconess Rd., WCC, Rm. 306, Boston, MA 02215, USA. csyam@caregroup.harvard.edu

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|July 23, 2004
PubMed
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Researchers developed a simple method to extract Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images from magnetooptic (MO) disks to a PC desktop. This cost-effective, plug-and-play system requires no special computer skills for easy data access.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Data Management
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Magnetooptic (MO) disks were commonly used for storing medical images.
  • Extracting Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) data from MO disks for research can be challenging.
  • Existing methods may be complex or costly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a straightforward and user-friendly method for extracting DICOM images from MO disks.
  • To facilitate research by enabling easy access to stored medical imaging data.
  • To create a cost-effective solution compared to clinical workstations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized commercially available, plug-and-play hardware.
  • Developed a direct transfer process from MO disks to PC desktop.

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  • Implemented a drag-and-drop functionality for DICOM file transfer.
  • Stored extracted DICOM files in a shared hospital network folder.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully created a simple and easy-to-use method for DICOM image extraction.
    • The developed system is cost-effective and requires minimal user technical expertise.
    • DICOM images can be efficiently transferred and accessed from networked computers.
    • The hardware is plug-and-play, simplifying setup and use.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method provides a direct and accessible way to extract DICOM images from MO disks to a PC desktop.
    • This solution is affordable, user-friendly, and suitable for research purposes.
    • Networked storage ensures convenient data access for researchers from various locations.