NDLI: A Distributed Workflow Management System for Automated Medical Image Analysis and Logistics

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Author	Snel, J.G. Olabarriaga, S.D. Alkemade, J. van Andel, H.G. Nederveen, A.J. Majoie, C.B. den Heeten, G.J. van Straten, M. Belleman, R.G.
Copyright Year	2006
Description	Author affiliation: Acad. Med. Center, Amsterdam (Snel, J.G.)
Abstract	Advances in medical image analysis have increased the need to integrate and deploy image analysis software in daily clinical routine and in epidemiological studies. We developed a distributed workflow management system (DWMS) that supports a wide portfolio of image analyses in different CT and MRI application domains. The DWMS supports software components for image import/export, caching, processing and notification that are distributed on a heterogeneous grid of commodity computers. Communication between the components is performed by exchanging SOAP messages on request of standard compliant Web services. The workflows are executed fully automatically upon receipt of the medical images. After processing, the results are routed to a workstation for review and further analysis or to an image archive (PACS). A Web-based monitor shows the status of running, pending and terminated workflows. The DWMS improves the interoperability between image acquisition devices, clinicians and researchers by making image analysis applications available in a transparent way, which accelerates the uptake of new research techniques. Through distributed computing, the workload is balanced and results can be obtained quicker. As the availability is guaranteed at a 24/7-hour basis, the system provides a reliable and completely automated solution for demanding image analysis tasks in a multi-vendor environment
Starting Page	733
Ending Page	738
File Size	1101452
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0769525171
ISSN	10637125
DOI	10.1109/CBMS.2006.10
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2006-06-22
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Workflow management software Biomedical imaging Image analysis Logistics Distributed computing Portfolios Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging Application software Grid computing
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Computer Science Applications

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