Computer-aided diagnosis workstation and telemedicine network system for chest diagnosis based on multislice CT images

Hitoshi Satoh; Noboru Niki; Kenji Eguchi; Hironobu Ohmatsu; Ryutaru Kakinuma; Noriyuki Moriyama

doi:10.1117/12.811623

13 March 2009 Computer-aided diagnosis workstation and telemedicine network system for chest diagnosis based on multislice CT images

Hitoshi Satoh, Noboru Niki, Kenji Eguchi, Hironobu Ohmatsu, Ryutaru Kakinuma, Noriyuki Moriyama

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Proceedings Volume 7264, Medical Imaging 2009: Advanced PACS-based Imaging Informatics and Therapeutic Applications; 726410 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811623
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2009, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando Area), Florida, United States

Abstract

Mass screening based on multi-helical CT images requires a considerable number of images to be read. It is this time-consuming step that makes the use of helical CT for mass screening impractical at present. Moreover, the doctor who diagnoses a medical image is insufficient in Japan. To overcome these problems, we have provided diagnostic assistance methods to medical screening specialists by developing a lung cancer screening algorithm that automatically detects suspected lung cancers in helical CT images, a coronary artery calcification screening algorithm that automatically detects suspected coronary artery calcification and a vertebra body analysis algorithm for quantitative evaluation of osteoporosis likelihood by using helical CT scanner for the lung cancer mass screening. The functions to observe suspicious shadow in detail are provided in computer-aided diagnosis workstation with these screening algorithms. We also have developed the telemedicine network by using Web medical image conference system with the security improvement of images transmission, Biometric fingerprint authentication system and Biometric face authentication system. Biometric face authentication used on site of telemedicine makes "Encryption of file" and "Success in login" effective. As a result, patients' private information is protected. We can share the screen of Web medical image conference system from two or more web conference terminals at the same time. An opinion can be exchanged mutually by using a camera and a microphone that are connected with workstation. Based on these diagnostic assistance methods, we have developed a new computer-aided workstation and a new telemedicine network that can display suspected lesions three-dimensionally in a short time. The results of this study indicate that our radiological information system without film by using computer-aided diagnosis workstation and our telemedicine network system can increase diagnostic speed, diagnostic accuracy and security improvement of medical information.

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Hitoshi Satoh, Noboru Niki, Kenji Eguchi, Hironobu Ohmatsu, Ryutaru Kakinuma, and Noriyuki Moriyama "Computer-aided diagnosis workstation and telemedicine network system for chest diagnosis based on multislice CT images", Proc. SPIE 7264, Medical Imaging 2009: Advanced PACS-based Imaging Informatics and Therapeutic Applications, 726410 (13 March 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811623

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