Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Computer Aided Detection: Teleradiology.

摘要

A fiber-optic network derived by a set of ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) switches in association with CAD (computer aided diagnosis/detection) algorithms has been set up as the first prototype of on-line, real-time cancer detection/diagnostic system. Expanding diagnostics and treatment beyond the local level will bring better health care to a wider range of people at a reduced cost. This work describes the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) teleradiology Network (ATMTN) and the high-speed fiber backbone architecture as a new technology that offers real-time, on-line , more accurate screening, detection and diagnosis of breast cancer with less need for invasive treatment. ATMTN is a fully automatic, robust and high-speed network integrated with DICOM standards, and IP protocols and associated with Computer Assisted Detection/ Diagnostic (CAD) methods for digital mammography.