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MedicalDataHandler, a research-oriented graphical user interface for DICOM data management.

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MedicalDataHandler simplifies processing complex DICOM datasets for research, accelerating data preparation for deep learning models. This tool reduces the need for custom coding, making medical data handling more accessible.

Keywords:
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  • Medical imaging informatics
  • Radiotherapy research
  • Machine learning in healthcare

Background:

  • Processing DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) data for research is complex due to format intricacies and patient-specific exceptions.
  • Requires significant technical expertise and careful data handling to maintain fidelity for downstream applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Developed MedicalDataHandler to simplify reading, visualization, and processing of DICOM data.
  • Aims to reduce reliance on advanced coding skills and promote reproducible data handling without custom scripting.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented in Python using Dear PyGui, organizing DICOM files by patient UIDs (Unique Identifiers).
  • Features interactive 2D/3D visualization, on-the-fly editing of segmentation and data orientation, and rapid conversion to NRRD format.
  • Includes metadata inspection, resampling, Hounsfield Unit mapping, and dose calculation functionalities.

Main Results:

  • Validated with 61 radiotherapy patient datasets, streamlining workflow by eliminating patient-specific coding needs.
  • Successfully prepared a research-ready dataset for training a deep-learning-based dose prediction model.
  • Demonstrated accelerated data preparation for research.

Conclusions:

  • MedicalDataHandler efficiently manages DICOM data, accelerating preprocessing for research and education.
  • Its user-friendly interface and rapid conversion capabilities empower a wider audience for consistent and efficient medical data handling.