Ejecución de un sistema piloto de tele-radiología en Medellín, Colombia
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2006-01-01
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García, A.
Isaza, J.F.
Zapata, U.
Roldán, S.
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Corporacion Editora Medica del Valle
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Objective: To implement a teleradiology pilot system in Medellín city using software for remote access, this allows the communication and interpretation of biomedical images at distance. Materials and methods: Images from different magnetic resonance and computed tomography studies stored in DICOM format were used. Data were transmitted in a point-to-point network using an integrated services digital network (ISDN) line between two radiological diagnostic centers. The system was developed under PC Intel's ×86 architecture, with Windows® 2000 as the operating system. Results: In order to read and visualize images stored in DICOM format, a Java application with functions that allow their manipulation and the option to export them to other formats such as JPEG, TIFF and BMP was developed. Conclusion: The system allows a clinically reliable diagnostic and remote interpretation for modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) images, with acceptable response times. © 2006 Corporación Editora Médica del Valle.
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article , biomedical technology assessment , Colombia , computer assisted tomography , computer program , diagnostic accuracy , diagnostic imaging , diagnostic value , digital imaging and communications in medicine , health service , image analysis , information retrieval , nuclear magnetic resonance imaging , pilot study , reliability , response time , teleconsultation , teleradiology