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Informatics in radiology (infoRAD): navigating the fifth dimension: innovative interface for multidimensional
Antoine Rosset1, Luca Spadola, Lance Pysher
1Department of Radiology, Geneva University Hospital, Rue Micheli-du-Crest 24, 1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland. rossetantoine@bluewin.ch
Summary
This study introduces OsiriX, a free, open-source software for navigating complex, multidimensional medical images. It enables real-time adjustment of image parameters for enhanced visualization of imaging data.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Software Development
- Data Visualization
Background:
- Displaying and interpreting fused 3D medical imaging data (e.g., PET/CT) requires sophisticated software.
- Advanced imaging systems capture dynamic (4D) and functional (5D) data, creating large multidimensional datasets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a software tool for efficient navigation and manipulation of multidimensional medical image data.
- To facilitate real-time adjustments of image parameters for improved interpretation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)-compliant, open-source software program named OsiriX.
- Implementation of features for adjusting image modality blending, contrast, intensity, and cine display rates.
Main Results:
- OsiriX allows users to navigate through multidimensional image series in real-time.
- The software provides intuitive control over image display parameters for fused and dynamic imaging data.
Conclusions:
- OsiriX offers a powerful, user-friendly solution for visualizing and interpreting complex medical imaging datasets.
- The open-source nature of OsiriX promotes accessibility and further development in medical image analysis.