title: Variety and evolution of American endoscopic image management and recording systems.
abstract: The rapid evolution of computing technology has and will continue to alter the practice of gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Development of communication standards for text, images, and security systems will be necessary for medicine to take advantage of high-speed computing and communications. Professional societies can have an important role in guiding the development process.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, V.A. Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: L Y
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Korman
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011873:Radiology Information Systems