DICOM attribute manipulation tool: Easily change frame of reference, series instance, and SOP instance UID
Brian M. Anderson, Casey Bojechko

TL;DR
A new tool simplifies changing key attributes in medical imaging files, improving workflow efficiency in radiation oncology.
Contribution
A novel, user-friendly tool for modifying DICOM attributes without requiring expert knowledge or risking unintended changes.
Findings
The tool successfully modifies frame of reference and UID attributes in MRI and 4DCT images.
It is compatible with RayStation and MIM systems and is publicly available via GitHub.
The tool reduces errors and improves workflow efficiency in medical imaging registration tasks.
Abstract
In radiation oncology, the integration and registration of multiple imaging modalities is a crucial aspect of the diagnosis and treatment planning process. These images are often inherently registered, a useful feature in most cases, but possibly a hindrance when registration modifications are required. To break this registration requires expert knowledge of file structure or specialized software, posing challenges, and potential errors in accidentally or unnecessarily changing other attributes. Barring these changes, the clinic would have to make do with imprecise registrations which compound overall treatment uncertainty. To address these issues, we present a novel tool designed to simplify the task of changing three often edited attributes: the frame of reference, the series instance unique identifier (UID), and the SOP instance UID. The tool features an intuitive user interface…
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdvanced Radiotherapy Techniques · Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications · Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
