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Simple post-processing of medical images
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yonsei Medical Journal
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Digital medical images, such as MR and SPECT scans, can be processed on personal computers. This quantitative analysis aids in publication and presentation of results.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Image Processing
- Quantitative Analysis
Background:
- Most medical images are digital, particularly tomographic images.
- Digital image data can be transferred to personal computers for post-processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate simple post-processing of medical images on a personal computer.
- To facilitate quantitative analysis of medical images for publication and presentation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized public domain image processing software (NIH Image 1.56) on a Macintosh computer.
- Discussed file transfer, image import, and processing techniques.
Main Results:
- Successfully performed simple post-processing on MR and SPECT images.
- Illustrated concepts of image transfer and software utilization for analysis.
Conclusions:
- Post-processing of digital medical images is feasible and recommended for quantitative analysis.
- Public domain software offers accessible tools for enhancing image data presentation.