Jorge J Suárez-Cuenca1, Amara Tilve2, Ricardo López3, Gonzalo Ferro1, Javier Quiles3, Miguel Souto4. 1. Department of Radiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, CHUS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. 2. Bio-medical Research Institute of Vigo, CHUVI, Vigo, Spain. 3. Galician Health Service (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain. 4. Department of Radiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, CHUS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. miguel.souto@usc.es.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this paper is to describe a project designed to achieve a total integration of different CAD algorithms into the PACS environment by using a wide computing infrastructure. METHODS: The aim is to build a system for the entire region of Galicia, Spain, to make CAD accessible to multiple hospitals by employing different PACSs and clinical workstations. The new CAD model seeks to connect different devices (CAD systems, acquisition modalities, workstations and PACS) by means of networking based on a platform that will offer different CAD services. This paper describes some aspects related to the health services of the region where the project was developed, CAD algorithms that were either employed or selected for inclusion in the project, and several technical aspects and results. RESULTS: We have built a standard-based platform with which users can request a CAD service and receive the results in their local PACS. The process runs through a web interface that allows sending data to the different CAD services. A DICOM SR object is received with the results of the algorithms stored inside the original study in the proper folder with the original images. CONCLUSIONS: As a result, a homogeneous service to the different hospitals of the region will be offered. End users will benefit from a homogeneous workflow and a standardised integration model to request and obtain results from CAD systems in any modality, not dependant on commercial integration models. This new solution will foster the deployment of these technologies in the entire region of Galicia.
PURPOSE: The aim of this paper is to describe a project designed to achieve a total integration of different CAD algorithms into the PACS environment by using a wide computing infrastructure. METHODS: The aim is to build a system for the entire region of Galicia, Spain, to make CAD accessible to multiple hospitals by employing different PACSs and clinical workstations. The new CAD model seeks to connect different devices (CAD systems, acquisition modalities, workstations and PACS) by means of networking based on a platform that will offer different CAD services. This paper describes some aspects related to the health services of the region where the project was developed, CAD algorithms that were either employed or selected for inclusion in the project, and several technical aspects and results. RESULTS: We have built a standard-based platform with which users can request a CAD service and receive the results in their local PACS. The process runs through a web interface that allows sending data to the different CAD services. A DICOM SR object is received with the results of the algorithms stored inside the original study in the proper folder with the original images. CONCLUSIONS: As a result, a homogeneous service to the different hospitals of the region will be offered. End users will benefit from a homogeneous workflow and a standardised integration model to request and obtain results from CAD systems in any modality, not dependant on commercial integration models. This new solution will foster the deployment of these technologies in the entire region of Galicia.
Authors: Jorge Juan Suárez-Cuenca; Pablo G Tahoces; Miguel Souto; María J Lado; Martine Remy-Jardin; Jacques Remy; Juan José Vidal Journal: Comput Biol Med Date: 2009-08-05 Impact factor: 4.589
Authors: Nico Karssemeijer; Johannes D M Otten; Andre L M Verbeek; Johanna H Groenewoud; Harry J de Koning; Jan H C L Hendriks; Roland Holland Journal: Radiology Date: 2003-02-28 Impact factor: 11.105