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An On‐line Endoscopic Image Filing System
Author(s) -
KASHIMURA Hiromasa,
NAKAHARA Akira,
MUTOH Hiroshi,
FUKUTOMI Hisayuki
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1111/j.1443-1661.1996.tb00431.x
Subject(s) - endoscope , medicine , endoscopy , software , computer science , line (geometry) , artificial intelligence , radiology , operating system , geometry , mathematics
Abstract: The introduction of the electronic endoscope has opened the way to tremendous possibilities in handling endoscopic images in terms of filing, storage and retrieval. Although there have been many approaches to retaining endoscopic data, no system has been found to be applicable to all endoscopy units. An integrated filing system that allows storage and recall of endoscopic data in a rapid and convenient manner is essential for a busy endoscopy unit. A hybrid filing system developed by combining analog and digital devices is currently in use in many endoscopy units and fulfills this purpose to some extent. We have developed an on‐line system of endoscopic image filing together with a local area network by connecting the hospital host computer, different endoscopy units and terminals located in distant places within the hospital. This system assured filing of digitalized endoscopic and endoscopic ultrasound images together with simultaneous rapid and reliable access to the filed data. Future improvements will include simultaneous recording of endoscopic reports and application of image analyzing software.