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Introduction of an Integrated Pathology Image Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Reporting System
Published on: July 11, 2025
[IT systems in radiology and IT systems for radiologists]
J-M Hempel1, F Jungmann, R Klöckner
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland, johann-martin.hempel@unimedizin-mainz.de.
Abstract:
Radiology plays an important role in introduction and use of information technology (IT) systems in the daily clinical routine. The radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) are the main systems used in a digital radiology department. In this article the basic principles and functions of these systems and trends in development are described.
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