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Displaying radiologic images on personal computers: practical applications and uses

T Gillespy1, M L Richardson, A H Rowberg

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

Journal of Digital Imaging
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Radiologists can now display, manipulate, and analyze medical images on personal computers (PCs) using various transfer methods. This enables enhanced image utilization for teaching, publication, and clinical communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Radiologic images traditionally require specialized hardware for viewing and analysis.
  • Personal computers (PCs) offer potential for broader accessibility and manipulation of medical images.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of displaying, manipulating, and analyzing radiologic images on PCs.
  • To detail methods for transferring images to PCs and their subsequent applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of various image transfer methods: network, modality archive, frame grabber, digitization.
  • Discussion of image file formats (16-bit raster vs. 8-bit graphics).
  • Exploration of PC-based image processing, analysis, enhancement, and annotation.

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Main Results:

  • Multiple methods exist for transferring radiologic images to PCs.
  • Transferred images can be utilized for diverse applications including publication, teaching, and clinical consultation.
  • A free image display and analysis program (Dr Razz) for Macintosh computers is available.

Conclusions:

  • Personal computers provide a versatile platform for radiologic image management.
  • Effective image transfer and analysis on PCs facilitate enhanced educational and clinical workflows.
  • Accessible software tools can promote wider adoption of PC-based radiologic image analysis.