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Imaging file management to support international telepathology
Liron Pantanowitz1, Jeffrey McHugh2, William Cable2
1Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal of Pathology Informatics
|April 4, 2015
Summary
High-speed data transfer tools resolved international telepathology latency issues. Commercial software significantly improved whole slide image viewing and consultation turnaround times.
Area of Science:
- Digital pathology
- Medical informatics
- Network engineering
Background:
- International telepathology practice is growing.
- Latency issues hindered whole slide image viewing in a China-USA consultation service.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore data transfer solutions for improving digital consultation viewing experience.
- To overcome network latency in global telepathology.
Main Methods:
- Whole slide image files were transferred from China to the USA.
- An open-source product (Fast Data Transfer) and commercial high-speed transfer software (Aspera) were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Open-source transfer yielded 2-3 Mbps speeds with dropped connections.
- Commercial software achieved 75-100 Mbps speeds with reliable transmission.
Conclusions:
- Dedicated image management is crucial for global telepathology.
- High-speed data transfer tools mitigated latency, improving turnaround time and consultant experience.
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