ABSTRACT
After the world’s first general purpose, computer was built in 1940s, the idea of using computers to assist physicians in medical decisions became an increasingly enticing possibility (Ledley and Lusted, 1959). Since then, computer applications have become pervasive in daily life, and their use in the field of medicine has grown from strength to strength. Given the largely digital nature of information in images, the field of medical imaging is particularly well placed to leverage on the processing power of computers to enhance the existing work processes.
