Image analysis and synthesis of multimodal images in medicine.
Radiologic and clinical practice can be enhanced by improved access to multimodal image information. Analysis, visualization, method characteristic image processing and image synthesis is needed not only for the interpretation of the images but also for performing effective consultations with clinical colleagues and computer supported therapy planning and control strategies. A method is presented which enables the fast display, three-dimensional visualization and the modality oriented analysis of multimodal image information. Based on a unique image format, modality specific procedures and two- or three-dimensional processing tools of image analysis produce the input data for therapy planning programs. The easy use of this multimedia visualization tool enables radiologists and clinicians to deal with their image data. The description of methods and procedures, as well as typical examples of radiologic practice will demonstrate the efficiency of the presented system.
GSF--Forschungszentrum für Umwelt und Gesundheit, Institut für Medizinische Informatik und Systemforschung, Neuherberg, Germany.
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D000465:Algorithms; D003199:Computer Systems; D003626:Data Display; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011873:Radiology Information Systems; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted