Picture archiving and communication systems: past, present, and future.
1Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Journal of Medical Imaging (Bellingham, Wash.)
|January 1, 2024
Summary
Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) revolutionized radiology by enabling digital medical image workflows. Future PACS may integrate artificial intelligence for enhanced capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Radiology and Medical Imaging Informatics
Background:
- Traditional radiology relied on analog film-based imaging, presenting limitations in storage, retrieval, and sharing.
- The advent of digital imaging necessitated new systems for managing medical images efficiently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To trace the evolution of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) from early generations to current systems.
- To highlight key technological advances, challenges, and benefits associated with PACS implementation.
- To explore future directions for PACS, including the integration of artificial intelligence.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) development.
- Analysis of technological advancements and challenges in PACS implementation.
- Discussion of potential future trends in PACS technology.
Main Results:
- PACS facilitated a significant shift from analog to digital workflows in radiology.
- Key technological advances have improved image acquisition, archiving, transmission, and display.
- Benefits include enhanced efficiency, improved access to images, and reduced storage costs.
Conclusions:
- PACS have fundamentally transformed radiological practices, improving diagnostic capabilities and operational efficiency.
- Continued evolution of PACS, particularly with AI integration, promises further advancements in medical imaging.
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