1. IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy 3.0
IMPAX Virtual
Colonoscopy
Agfa HealthCare’s integrated tool for virtual colonoscopy
ƒƒ Automatic path-finder
and automatic fly-
through for simple,
user-friendly interaction
ƒƒ Excellent image
quality visualization
of endoscopic
views, multi-planar
reconstructions and
cross-curve MPR
ƒƒ Tight integration with
IMPAX for fast creation
and distribution of
reports
Increased productivity
CT colonography (CTC) is less time consuming than
conventional colonoscopy. While conventional
colonoscopy typically takes between 30 and 60
minutes, a CTC procedure takes only about 10
minutes. This results in better utilization of the
imaging infrastructure and medical staff. IMPAX
Virtual Colonoscopy is the natural extension to CTC.
This advanced image processing tool shows the entire
colon, regardless of any narrow or obstructed areas,
which lowers the risk for complications like injury or
perforation of the colon wall.
Software that works for you
Once you have started the IMPAX Virtual
Colonoscopy application, the software will
automatically segment the colon and calculate the
fly-through path. This will only take a few seconds.
Next, manually add or delete segments as required
and you are ready to start reading.
Depending on your preferences, you can look at prone
or supine acquisitions or at both simultaneously.
Manually turn the virtual camera around to inspect
hidden areas or zoom in on details and mark,
annotate and classify suspected lesions for reporting
and further follow-up. Available reading views
include a 3D endoscopic fly through mode, MPR
reconstructions, cross-curve MPR, a view simulating
double-contrast barium enema, and a 3D volume of
interest.

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Report your findings quickly
IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy is more than an advanced image
processing tool. It also comes with a reporting module that
helps you to collect your findings in a structured report,
including C-RAD and E-RAD classification of the lesions and
corresponding snapshots of the images. This report can be
saved in IMPAX as a set of images or as a DICOM Structured
Report.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This product is not available for the
USA or other markets which require FDA 510k.
Features
ƒƒ Automatic calculation of the colon centerline
ƒƒ Interactive editing of incorrect or incomplete paths
ƒƒ Automatic fly-through with color indication of navigation
path
ƒƒ Manual orientation of virtual camera in all directions
ƒƒ Simultaneous display of prone and supine acquisitions
during fly-through
ƒƒ Real-time performance through hardware-accelerated
image rendering
ƒƒ C-RAD and E-RAD classification of polyps
ƒƒ Create annotations and Regions of Interest
ƒƒ Save images for further distribution/review within the
PACS
ƒƒ Report saved as DICOM Structured Report

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Technical Specifications
Software prerequisites
ƒƒ IMPAX Release 6.3.1 SU9 or higher
ƒƒ IMPAX EE R20 XIII or higher (Germany, Austria and
Switzerland only)
IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy is available as a concurrent user
license or site license on IMPAX workstations.
Hardware minimum requirements
ƒƒ On Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit:
ƒƒ One dual-core CPU (2GHz) or equivalent
ƒƒ 4 GB RAM
ƒƒ On Microsoft Windows 7 32/64 bit: *
ƒƒ One dual-core CPU (2GHz) or equivalent
ƒƒ 8 GB RAM for diagnostic workstations
ƒƒ 4 GB RAM for referral viewing stations with IMPAX
Volume Viewing MIP/MPR Enterprise Edition
ƒƒ On Microsoft Windows 8 32/64-bit: **
ƒƒ One dual-core CPU (2GHz) or equivalent
ƒƒ 8 GB RAM for diagnostic workstations
ƒƒ 4 GB RAM for referral viewing stations with IMPAX
Volume Viewing MIP/MPR Enterprise Edition
* Note: Diagnostic workstations must be 64 bit
systems.
** Note: Microsoft Windows 8 is supported for non-
diagnostic workstations starting with IMPAX
version 6.5.4.
*** For all configurations
Minimum number of pixels: 1280 px in horizontal
dimensions
For additional hardware requirements and Windows
compatibility please consult the IMPAX 6 or IMPAX EE
workstation specifications.
IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy requires a high performance
display controller with a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU).
The following display controllers have been validated for
compatibility:
ƒƒ Barco MXRT 5200, MXRT 5400, MXRT 5450, MXRT 7200,
MXRT 7300, MXRT 7400
DICOM
IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy supports display of standard CT
DICOM objects. The enhanced multiframe CT DICOM SOP
classes are not supported in this version.
For the most recent edition of Agfa HealthCare’s DICOM
conformance statements go to Agfa HealthCare’s web site
and look for the DICOM conformance statement of your
IMPAX solution (6.3, 6.4, 6.5 or EE):
http://www.agfahealthcare.com/global/en/main/products_
services/product-info/interoperability/dicom/conformance_
statements/index.jsp
Language support
Graphical User Interface, Quick Reference Guide and Safety
Instructions are available in Bulgarian, Traditional and
Simplified Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian,
Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian,
Spanish and Swedish.
Technical specifications are subject to change without
prior notice.

4. IMPAX Virtual Colonoscopy 3.0
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