Esaote introduces 3D RIS/PACS at ECR 2010

Biomedical equipment and software company Esaote introduced new RIS/PACS software, Estensa, at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2010 in Vienna, March 4-8.

The technology utilizes 3D image visualization and processing technology and will allow for radiologists to produce and distribute their reports via a structured reporting system, said the Genoa, Italy-based company.

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