JP6283874B2 - Medical image diagnostic apparatus, medical information display system, and medical information browsing method - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a medical image diagnostic apparatus, a medical information display system, and a medical information browsing method.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, medical image diagnostic apparatuses that collect information inside a subject and generate a medical image by imaging the inside of the subject based on the collected information have been used. Examples of the medical image diagnostic apparatus include an X-ray diagnostic apparatus, an X-ray CT (computed tomography) apparatus, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, a magnetic resonance diagnostic apparatus, a gamma camera, and a PET (positron-emission tomography). Tomography) and diagnostic workstations. The generated medical image is displayed on these medical image diagnostic apparatuses, and the image interpreter makes a diagnosis and creates a report based on these medical images.

  Further, for example, in an X-ray diagnostic apparatus, the amount of information inside a subject that is imaged due to the miniaturization of the detection pitch of the X-ray detector and the advancement of the reconstruction technique of the captured medical image is generated and generated. The number of medical images to be increased.

  Furthermore, when the multi-slice performance of the X-ray CT apparatus is improved, a large amount of multi-frame data such as four-dimensional data (4D (4 dimensional) volume) and helical volume in the same range is generated. Such multi-frame data is often included in the same series. In addition, since it increases as time-series data, it is displayed as a list, but the number of generated lists becomes enormous.

  Therefore, for example, when displaying a list stored in a communication network destination device connected to each other in a communication network, it is affected by the network speed, for example, until all data is transferred and the list is switched and displayed. The waiting time tends to increase.

  When various data including the multi-frame data acquired in the medical image diagnostic apparatus are listed for display, individual detailed information is basically displayed as a character string (the following). Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-110185 A

  However, the list disclosed in Patent Document 1 is inconvenient in the following points (not convenient).

  That is, particularly in the case of multi-frame data, the attribute of the target image (position, number of times, etc.) and the shooting range indicated by the data are not clear from the list of character strings. In addition, since a plurality of data (4D volume) in the same range is generated, if there are a plurality of data that are originally arranged in time series, it is difficult to determine the data in the required target range. become. In this case, it takes time to search and acquire images that are increasingly necessary.

  In addition, if an appropriate search cannot be performed, the amount of stored data can often request transfer of all data, including unnecessary data, without carefully examining whether it is necessary. Combined with the enormous amount of data, it also places an excessive load on the communication network.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to quickly and accurately grasp (select) the medical information required by visualizing the contents of the medical information listed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a medical image diagnostic apparatus, a medical information display system, and a medical information browsing method that enable efficient transfer of medical information.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, in the medical image diagnostic apparatus, an examination list for a subject, a series list stored for each examination list, and acquisition of a medical image list included in the series list are obtained via a communication network. Are connected to each other and requested to the storage device in which the information is stored , either a series list acquired based on a request from the information request unit, or a medical image list An image requesting unit that requests the storage device for an imaging positioning image for displaying the included medical information, and when the information requesting unit acquires the medical image list, the information requesting unit position, the information is also acquired simultaneously to the scope, the position of the medical image on the positioning image for photographing, to reflect the information about the range medical It is displayed along with the image list.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the medical information display system, an examination list for a subject, a series list stored for each examination list, and a medical image list included in the series list are obtained via a communication network. Are connected to each other and the information requesting unit for requesting the storage device storing the information, and the medical list included in the series list acquired based on the request from the information requesting unit or the medical image list An image requesting unit that requests a storage positioning image for displaying information to the storage device, and when the information requesting unit acquires the medical image list, the position and range of the medical image included in the medical image list Information related to the position and range of the medical image is reflected in the positioning image for imaging and displayed. Medical image diagnostic apparatus, examination list acquired by medical image diagnostic apparatus, series list, storage device for storing medical image list, and medical image diagnostic apparatus and storage device can exchange information, A communication network that connects the diagnostic imaging apparatus and the storage device to each other;

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a medical image diagnostic method in a medical information browsing method for requesting medical information from a medical image diagnostic apparatus to a storage device storing medical information via a communication network. Requesting an examination list from the device to the storage device, transmitting the requested examination list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device, requesting a series list from the medical image diagnostic device to the storage device, and request Transmitting the recorded series list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic apparatus, requesting the medical image diagnostic apparatus from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device for the imaging list related to the series list, and requesting the requested positioning image for imaging A step of transmitting from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic apparatus; A step of requesting position information of the image list, a step of transmitting the requested image list and the position information of the image list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic apparatus, and a positioning image for photographing the position information of the received image list Reflecting the image list to display the position of the image included in the image list, requesting the image required from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device based on the image list and the positioning image for photographing, Transmitting the requested image from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic apparatus.

1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a medical information display system including a medical image diagnostic apparatus in an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the medical image diagnostic apparatus in embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the medical information display part in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of the medical information between the medical image diagnostic apparatus and PACS in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of the medical information between the medical image diagnostic apparatus and PACS in embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the flow of the medical information between the medical image diagnostic apparatus and PACS in embodiment. It is an example of a screen which shows the example of the list of each layer displayed on a display part, and the positioning image for imaging | photography. It is an example of a screen which shows the example of the positioning image for imaging | photography displayed on a display part. It is an example of a screen which shows the example of the positioning image for imaging | photography displayed on a display part. It is an example of a screen which shows the example of the positioning image for imaging | photography displayed on a display part.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a medical information display system S including a medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 according to an embodiment. The medical information display system S includes a medical image diagnostic apparatus 1, a medical image management system (PACS: Picture Archiving Communication System) 2, and a communication network N that connects them together.

  The medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 is a medical image acquisition (imaging) apparatus that images a subject and acquires internal information thereof. It is also used when viewing medical images taken by medical personnel (hereinafter referred to as users) such as doctors and engineers. Examples of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 include an X-ray CT apparatus and a magnetic resonance diagnostic apparatus as described above.

  The medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 displays a list on a display unit (described later) in order to select medical images required by the user in interpretation, medical examination, and the like. In addition, an imaging positioning image regarding a medical image included in each series shown in a series list described later is also displayed on the display unit.

  Here, the medical image diagnosis apparatus 1 will be described as an example of an apparatus for displaying a medical image. For example, the medical image is captured and the medical image is selected and displayed. For example, the former is medical image diagnosis. You may make it make another apparatus perform each, such as the apparatus 1 performing the latter and a workstation etc. performing the latter.

  The PACS 2 includes a storage device that stores a medical image that is internal information of a subject imaged by the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1. For example, according to a standard related to “digital medical imaging and communication” called DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine), a photographed examination image is composed of “examination (patient)”, “series”, and “image”. It is stored in the PACS 2 as data having a hierarchical structure of layers. Although various devices constituting the PACS 2 can be considered, only the storage devices 2A and 2B for storing the above-described medical images are shown here, and the display of the other component devices is omitted.

  In addition, although the said PACS2 is mentioned as an example as a system which memorize | stores a medical image, other medical care, such as a hospital information management system (HIS: Hospital Information System), a radiation department information management system (RIS: Radiological Information System), for example. Various management systems built in the organization may be used.

  In the medical information display system S shown in FIG. 1, two medical image diagnostic apparatuses 1A and 1B (hereinafter, a plurality of medical image diagnostic apparatuses are appropriately referred to as “medical image diagnostic apparatus 1” in the communication network N). ), The storage devices 2A and 2B constituting the PACS 2 are connected, but the number of the medical image diagnostic device 1 connected to the communication network N or the number of the storage devices constituting the PACS 2 may be one or more. The number is arbitrary.

  The communication network N connects the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 and the PACS 2 to enable exchange of, for example, medical information between each other. Examples of the communication network N include a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and the Internet. The communication standard used in the communication network N may be any standard such as DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1. A medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 1b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 1c, and an input / output interface 1d connected via a bus 1e. Yes. An input unit 1f, a display unit 1g, a communication control unit 1h, a storage unit 1i, a removable disk 1j, and a drive unit control unit 1k are connected to the input / output interface 1d, and the drive unit control unit 1k. Thus, each drive unit 11 of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 is controlled.

  The CPU 1a reads and executes a boot program for starting the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 from the ROM 1b based on an input signal from the input unit 1f, and reads various operating systems stored in the storage unit 1i. Further, the CPU 1a controls various devices based on an input signal from an external device not shown in FIG. 1 via the input unit 1f or the input / output interface 1d, or is stored in the RAM 1c, the storage unit 1i, or the like. A series of programs and data read out and loaded into the RAM 1c, data calculation or processing based on the program command read out from the RAM 1c, reconstructed as a test image from the raw data of the imaged subject, etc. It is a processing apparatus which implement | achieves the process of.

  The input unit 1f is configured by an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse through which the user of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 inputs various operations. The input unit 1f generates an input signal based on the user's operation and passes through the bus 1e. It is transmitted to the CPU 1a. In addition, the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 may be provided with a dedicated operation panel as well as a keyboard or the like, and an operation screen can be operated via an input device on the operation panel.

  The display unit 1g is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is a unit that receives an output signal from the CPU 1a via the bus 1e and displays a processing result of the CPU 1a, a list of inspections, a reconstructed inspection image, and the like.

  The communication control unit 1h is a means such as a LAN card or a modem, and is a means for connecting the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 to a communication network such as the Internet or a LAN. Data transmitted / received to / from the communication network via the communication control unit 1h is transmitted / received as an input signal or an output signal to / from the CPU 1a via the input / output interface 1d and the bus 1e. For example, when a user needs a certain medical image, information on a list such as an examination list including the medical image is obtained from the PACS 2 via the communication control unit 1h.

  The storage unit 1i is composed of a semiconductor or a magnetic disk, and stores programs and data executed by the CPU 1a, and information on an examination image obtained by imaging the subject. The removable disk 1j is an optical disk or a flexible disk, and signals read and written by the disk drive are transmitted to and received from the CPU 1a via the input / output interface 1d and the bus 1e.

  A medical information display program is further stored in the storage unit 1i of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, the medical information display unit 10 is mounted on the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 by the medical information display program being read and executed by the CPU 1 a of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1.

  In the following, a case where the medical information display program is stored in the storage unit 1i will be described as an example, but the medical information display program may be stored in the removable disk 1j.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the medical information display unit 10 according to the embodiment. The medical information display unit 10 includes a reception unit 11, an information request unit 12, an image request unit 13, a stored information confirmation unit 14, and a transmission unit 15.

  The information request unit 12 requests medical information such as a necessary list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 to the PACS 2. When a specific series is selected from a plurality of series included in the series list, the image requesting unit 13 requests the PACS 2 for an imaging positioning image related to a medical image included in the series. The stored information confirmation unit 14 confirms medical information stored in the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1. Note that these more detailed functions will be described as appropriate in the flow of specifying a medical image that the user wants to display.

  4 to 6 are sequence diagrams showing a flow of medical information between the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 and the PACS 2 in the embodiment.

  As described above, the data of the subject and the reconstructed image captured and acquired by the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 are stored in three layers of examination, series, and image. Among these, in the “examination”, for example, the patient ID of the subject, the date of examination (imaging), imaging conditions, and the like are stored. In addition, “series” refers to a group of examination images taken on the same subject under the same conditions (for example, whether a contrast agent is used, the filters used for image reconstruction are the same, etc.). If the “series” is a group, the conditions for performing imaging and the conditions for reconstructing an image are different even for the same examination of the same subject. An “image” is a reconstructed image, and the user performs file processing such as medical examination based on this image.

  As described above, the user performs a medical examination or the like based on the image, but in order to display an image used for the medical examination or the like, it is necessary to appropriately specify a target image from a huge number of images. Therefore, the data stored in the PACS 2 is listed for each hierarchy of “inspection”, “series”, and “image” and displayed on the display unit 1g. This facilitates the user selection process. However, the more data stored in the PACS 2, the more lists that are generated and displayed.

  Therefore, in order to select a list including the necessary images appropriately from a large number of lists displayed on the display unit 1g, in the present invention, images are selected and displayed along the following flow as follows. It is said.

  First, the user requests the PACS 2 to search and transmit the examination list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 used for viewing the image (ST1). Specifically, the information request unit 12 in the medical information display unit 10 summarizes the necessary examination conditions input by the user via the input unit 1f as request information and transmits the information to the PACS 2 via the communication network N. .

  Here, although the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 requests a list stored in the PACS 2, the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 that has acquired information such as necessary examinations and the list is not stored in the PACS 2. May be listed. The list processing may be performed in PACS2. In addition, the reason for requesting the transmission of the examination list is that the examination is the largest group in the medical information having three layers of examination, series, and image.

  Upon receiving the examination list request from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1, the PACS 2 retrieves and obtains a list relating to the requested examination, and transmits (sends back) (ST2). The examination list transmitted from the PACS 2 is received by the information request unit 12 (ST3). The information request unit 12 displays the received examination list on the display unit 1g (ST4).

  In this state, the user displays the data related to the examination required by the user as a list on the display unit 1g. The user selects an examination required by the user from the examination list displayed on the display unit 1g. The information requesting unit 12 grasps the selection of the examination by the user (ST5), and requests the PACS 2 again for the series list related to (included in) the selected examination (ST6).

  Upon receiving the request for the series list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1, the PACS 2 searches for and acquires a list related to the requested series, and transmits it (ST7). The series list transmitted from the PACS 2 is received by the information request unit 12 (ST8). The information requesting unit 12 displays the received series list on the display unit 1g (ST9).

  The user selects a series required by the user from the series list displayed on the display unit 1g. The information request unit 12 grasps the selection of the series by the user (ST10).

  The selection information of the series list grasped by the information request unit 12 is transmitted to the image request unit 13 of the medical information display unit 10 here. The image request unit 13 has a function of requesting the PACS 2 for a shooting positioning image related to the series list, and requests the PACS 2 for a shooting positioning image related to the selected series list (ST11 in FIG. 5).

  Here, the “positioning image for imaging” refers to an image used to capture the entire location to be imaged and grasp its position before actually imaging the subject. Therefore, the positioning image for shooting corresponds to the examination itself that needs to be shot. A shooting range by CT scan is set on the positioning image for shooting, and shooting is performed based on the shooting range. Is called. For example, one or two of the positioning images for photographing are photographed in series.

  Therefore, it is also possible to request the PACS 2 for a positioning image for photographing at the stage when the inspection list is requested. However, as described above, in consideration of the image used for capturing the entire location to be imaged and capturing its position before the imaging positioning image captures the subject, only the examination list can be obtained. By specifying alone, there are too many images included in the range, that is, the specified examination list, and eventually it is not convenient to select and specify a necessary image. Rather, when a specific series is selected from the series list and a positioning image for photographing is requested together, information on an image to be acquired next can be selected more easily.

  Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, a request for a positioning image for imaging is made from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 to the PACS 2 when a specific series is selected from the series list included in the examination list. . For example, when a specific series is selected from the series list and an image included in the series is requested, an imaging positioning image may be requested. Accordingly, a positioning image for photographing is also requested when a series list or image list that is a lower layer than the examination list is requested.

  Note that when acquiring the imaging positioning image from the PACS 2, it is possible to search for and transmit the imaging positioning image by grasping the needs in the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 that requests the imaging positioning image. That is, in the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1, for example, when a cardiac analysis application is used, or when a positioning image for photographing is requested for use, only a positioning image for photographing useful for the application is used. This is a process of searching for and transmitting (only 4D volume information here).

  Further, when a 3D application is used, all data stored in the PACS 2 can be used. Therefore, a corresponding imaged positioning image is searched and transmitted. In requesting a positioning image for photographing, the information requesting unit 12 also transmits, for example, information related to the DICOM SOP class UID, and the PACS 2 searches for necessary information based on the information.

  In this way, it is possible to display a positioning image for photographing according to a request from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 (user), and the user can also perform subsequent processing easily and smoothly.

  In the sequence diagrams in FIGS. 5 and 6, the “positioning image for photographing” is omitted and represented as “positioning image”.

  Upon receiving a request for a positioning image for imaging from the image request unit 13, the PACS 2 searches for a positioning image for imaging corresponding to the series and transmits it to the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 (ST12). The information request unit 12 receives the imaging positioning image transmitted from the PACS 2 (ST13) and displays it on the display unit 1g (ST14). Note that the positioning images for shooting transmitted from the PACS 2 may be listed. Even if it is listed, as described above, the number of positioning images for shooting included in the series list is small, so even if it is displayed in a list, it is unlikely that the user will get lost in the selection. It is. In the following, it will be expressed as a positioning image for shooting including a list of shooting positioning images.

  FIG. 7 is a screen example showing a list of each layer and an example of a positioning image for photographing displayed on the display unit 1g. In this screen example, the screen is largely divided into left and right, and the right side of the screen is further divided into three areas: an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. This corresponds to each of the three layers “inspection”, “series”, and “image” as the inspection image storage method described above. The upper stage is an area St indicating “inspection”, the middle stage is an area Se indicating “series”, and the lower stage is an area Im indicating “image”. The “inspection”, “series”, and “image” displayed on the right side of the screen can be displayed in lists. Although not shown in FIG. 7, for example, a file icon is provided on the left side of the list so that the user can select at a glance which area is selected depending on whether the file is open or not. May be.

  On the other hand, on the left side of the screen, an area for displaying the inspection image selected in the area Im indicating “image” on the right side of the screen, various buttons for adjusting the displayed inspection image, and the like are arranged.

  In FIG. 7, the region Se indicating “series” is large, but the size of each step region can be arbitrarily changed. Also, the layout, display items, etc. of the screen example shown in FIG. 7 can be arbitrarily set, and the screen example shown in FIG. 7 is merely an example. Further, in the area further above the area St indicating “examination”, various types of information regarding the examination, the series, and the subject of the image displayed on this screen may be displayed. good.

  In the area Im where the image list is displayed, a positioning image Si for photographing is also displayed. As described above, the photographing positioning image Si is an image related to the selected series and is an image transmitted from the PACS 2. In the example of the screen shown in FIG. 7, the shooting positioning image is displayed at this position. However, the display position of the shooting positioning image can be arbitrarily set.

  The information requesting unit 12 confirms that the positioning image for photographing has been displayed, and further requests the PACS 2 for the image list and the position information of the image list (ST15). The image list is a list of images included in the series selected by the user. Further, the position information of the image list is information necessary for reflecting the displayed position image for photographing.

  In the PACS 2, the requested image list and position information of the image list are retrieved and transmitted again to the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 (ST16). The information request unit 12 receives the image list transmitted from the PACS 2 and the position information of the image list (ST17), and displays the image list in the area Im of the display unit 1g (ST18). Further, the position information is reflected and displayed on the positioning image for photographing displayed in the area Im superimposed on the image list (ST19). By performing this process, the position of the image acquired by the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 can be indicated.

  FIG. 8 is a screen example showing an example of the positioning image Si for photographing displayed on the display unit 1g. The imaging positioning image Si in FIG. 8 is shown in two areas. That is, in the left area, 4D volume information Vo and single frame information SF are shown. The details of the 4D volume information Vo are not shown on the screen here, but for example, information on nine 4D volumes is shown. Also, three pieces of single frame information SF are shown. On the other hand, the time-series information of the 4D volume is shown in the right area. Here, it is shown that nine 4D volumes were captured (acquired) at intervals as shown during the time from “10:00” to “10:03”.

  FIG. 9 is another screen example showing an example of the positioning image Si for photographing displayed on the display unit 1g. Here, four 4D volume information Vo indicating that four shots have been taken are shown, and three single frame information SF are also shown. As shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to display a positioning image for photographing in two areas. For example, when the display area cannot be secured, the information Vo of the 4D volume is collectively displayed in this way. Single frame information SF can also be displayed.

  By displaying the positioning image Si for photographing together with the image list in this way, the image position (for example, the slice position) taken from any direction among the images to be selected is temporally changed. The position can be grasped. Therefore, the information request unit 12 grasps that the user has selected an image to be designated based on the displayed positioning image Si for shooting (ST20). After that, the information requesting unit 12 requests the selected designated image grasped from the PACS 2 (ST21).

  In PACS2, the requested designated image is retrieved and transmitted (ST22). The medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 receives the designated image from the PACS 2 (ST23), and displays the designated image on the display unit 1g (ST24). As a result, images required by the user can be selected and displayed from among an enormous number of images.

  In other words, it is possible to quickly and accurately grasp (select) necessary medical information by visualizing the contents of the listed medical information using a positioning image for photographing, and to transfer medical information efficiently. It is possible to provide a medical image diagnostic apparatus, a medical information display system, and a medical information browsing method.

  Furthermore, the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 can request only the necessary data from the PACS 2 after confirming the data stored in the apparatus. FIG. 10 is an example of a screen showing an example of a positioning image for photographing displayed on the display unit 1g.

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 9, the positioning image Si for photographing is displayed in one area, and the information Vo1 of three 4D volumes and the information SF1 of three single frames are displayed. It is shown. In addition, the storage destination of these pieces of information is shown on the left side of the screen.

  That is, the information Vo1 of the two 4D volumes indicated by the symbol X and the information SF1 of the single frame are stored in the storage unit 1i of the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 that requests the positioning image Si for imaging from the PACS2. It shows that. On the other hand, the information Vo1 of one 4D volume and the single frame information SF1 are indicated by the symbol Y, which is not stored in the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 but is stored in the PACS2, and the PACS2 It is necessary to obtain from. In this way, the determination as to which information is stored in the own device is performed by the stored information confirmation unit 14 of the medical information display unit 10.

  When the stored information confirmation unit 14 actually requests the medical image diagnosis apparatus 1 to transfer the necessary medical information to the PACS 2, the stored information confirmation unit 14 sends the medical information stored in the own device to the information requesting unit 12. By transmitting the information, the information request unit 12 requests only missing information from necessary medical information.

  Thus, when requesting a positioning image for photographing from the medical image diagnostic apparatus 1 to the PACS 2, it is confirmed in advance which information is stored in the own device and which information is not stored. , Reducing the acquisition of duplicate information. This also leads to a reduction in the amount of information traveling back and forth through the communication network N, and also leads to quick exchange of information. Furthermore, by displaying the contents of the medical information stored in the own device to the user, it contributes to the grasp of the user himself, and as a result, the labor of the procedure is also saved.

  Further, the number of destinations from which the medical image diagnostic apparatus requests a positioning image for photographing is not limited to one. For example, when a plurality of systems such as PACS2 are constructed in a medical institution and necessary information is stored in each system, a request for a positioning image for imaging may be made to each storage device. The acquired imaging positioning image may be displayed separately for each storage device that is a transmission source, or may be displayed together.

  Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Medical information display part 11 Reception part 12 Information request part 13 Image request part 14 Stored information confirmation part 15 Transmission part

Claims (7)

The examination list for the subject, the series list stored for each examination list, and the acquisition of the medical image list included in the series list are connected to each other via a communication network, and the information is stored. An information requesting unit for requesting the storage device;
An image request unit that requests the storage device for an imaging positioning image for displaying medical information included in either the series list acquired based on a request from the information request unit or the medical image list When,
With
When acquiring the medical image list, the information requesting unit simultaneously acquires information on the position and range of the medical image included in the medical image list, and the position and range of the medical image are included in the positioning image for imaging. The medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized in that the information on the medical image is reflected and displayed together with the medical image list .   The information request unit requests the storage device for the medical image specified based on the imaging positioning image in which information on the position and range of the medical image is reflected. The medical image diagnostic apparatus according to 1.   The information request unit reflects information on the position and range of the medical image in the imaging positioning image and displays the medical image side by side in time series. The medical image diagnostic apparatus according to 2.   The medical information according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information request unit requests the examination list, the series list, and the medical image list from a plurality of the storage devices. Diagnostic imaging device. The medical image diagnostic apparatus further compares the medical information included in the series list acquired from the storage device with the medical information included in the series list stored in the medical image diagnostic apparatus, and the medical image A storage information confirmation unit that instructs the information requesting unit to acquire only the medical information included in the medical image list included in the series list that is not stored in the diagnostic device from the storage device; 1.
The medical image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3. A medical image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An examination list acquired by the medical image diagnostic apparatus, a series list, and a storage device for storing a medical image list;
A communication network that enables exchange of information between the medical image diagnostic device and the storage device, and connects the medical image diagnostic device and the storage device to each other;
A medical information display system comprising: In a medical information browsing method for requesting the medical information via a communication network to a storage device in which medical information is stored from a medical image diagnostic apparatus,
Requesting an examination list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device;
Transmitting the requested examination list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device;
Requesting a series list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device;
Transmitting the requested series list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device;
Requesting the storage image from the medical image diagnostic apparatus for a positioning image for imaging related to the series list;
Transmitting the requested positioning image for imaging from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device;
Requesting an image list and position information of the image list from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device;
Transmitting the requested image list and position information of the image list from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device;
Reflecting the received position information of the image list on the positioning image for shooting to display the position of the image included in the image list;
Requesting an image required from the medical image diagnostic apparatus to the storage device based on the image list and the positioning image for photographing;
Transmitting the requested image from the storage device to the medical image diagnostic device;
A method for browsing medical information, comprising:

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