Meeting Banner
Abstract #3115

UMMDiffusion: An OsiriX Plug-In for ADC and IVIM Analysis in Clinical Routine

Frank G. Zllner1, Sven Kaiser1, Gerald Weisser2, Lothar R. Schad1

1Computer Assisted Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany; 2Institute for Clinical Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Medical University Center, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany

Intra-voxel incoherent motion (IVIM) diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) is an emerging method to derive microscopic structural information non-invasively [1]. To allow for a broader usage, in this work, an OsiriX plug-in was developed to submit the DWI analysis and specific the IVIM model for integration in the clinical routine diagnostics.Based on 30 data sets of prostate, a t-test revealed, that there was no significant difference (p < 0.05) between the plugin and a reference implmentation.

Abstract PDF Presentation Video

Keywords

allow already archive assisted assurance automatically available back baden calculation calculations clinical clinician coefficient commercial communication comparative computer conclude converted correct dedicated derive developed diagnostic diagnostics diffusion display easily either emerging environment especially example exist existing expensive extended faculty fits fitting formats frank freely functionality furthermore generated goodness implementation implementations implemented incoherent initial institute integration intra investigated kaiser kinds licenses linear locations logging maps materials matrix medical medicine microscopic model motion nuclear objective objects offers often open parametric partial patient perfusion picture pixel plug possibility prevents purchased quality radiology record recorded records report revealed routine saved scanner scanners separate sets setting settings slice slices software solutions source stored structural submit summarizes system systems table technical together tools transfer transferred ubiquitous usage usually validation various vendors window wise workstation workstations xviii