Personal computer-based small PACS for radiotherapy--analog image filing system for radiotherapy.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of a personal computer-based small PACS using analog video images. The analog video recorder, personal computer, and display monitor constitute our system. An analog video recorder is composed of a laser disk recorder for still images and a video cassette recorder for moving images. The acquired video images are managed by a personal computer and database software. The serial communication ports of the personal computer and a video recorder are connected with the reverse cable, and the video recorder is controlled by the personal computer using our program. This system enables filing of multi-modality images including moving images and is used for following up and treatment planning of the patients who received radiotherapy.
Department of Radiology, Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan.
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Kurisu
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Hishikawa
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Izumi
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Taniguchi
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Kamikonya
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Nakao
D000359:Aftercare; D016250:Compact Disks; D016288:Computer Terminals; D003202:Computers, Analog; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011881:Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014743:Videotape Recording