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Koojoo Kwon¹, Min Suk Chung², Jin Seo Park³

¹Department of Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.

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|June 6, 2017

Summary

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This study developed free, downloadable browsing software for efficient handling of serial medical images in education. The software aids medical pedagogy by enabling easy selection and viewing of anatomical image datasets.

Keywords:

Anatomy Body Image Cadaver Computer Software Visible Human Projects

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Medical Imaging Software Development

Background:

Traditional printed textbooks struggle to accommodate the vast number of serial images required for medical pedagogy.
Existing image viewer software lacks the efficiency needed for handling large medical image datasets.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop specialized browsing software for efficient management and selection of serial medical images.
To enhance the accessibility and usability of medical image data for educational purposes.

Main Methods:

Developed custom software with three distinct interfaces: scroll bars and checkboxes for image selection.
Integrated a feature to display names of outlined anatomical structures within the images.
Tested the software using diverse anatomical image datasets, including cadaver sections, stomach volume models, and dissected knee images.

Main Results:

The developed software allows for efficient browsing and selection of serial medical images.
The software successfully displayed names of outlined structures, aiding anatomical identification.
Tested datasets confirmed the software's functionality with various medical image types.

Conclusions:

The newly developed browsing software offers a practical solution for managing and utilizing serial medical images in medical education.
The software is freely available, downloadable, and supports offline use, promoting wider adoption.
The customizable data sets encourage contributions from developers, fostering a collaborative educational resource.