Rodolfo G wrote:
Hi every body!!
I want to get the images files from a Siemens Somatom AR SP. This
modality does not have any Dicom aplication installed.
The image files are stored in the local disk. Do you know which is the
file format?
Can I take this image and open with any aplication or is a propietary
format?
The problem is that i want to take this images and view them on a PC,
it is posible?
Thanks
It sounds like you're dealing with a bit of a challenge with the Siemens Somatom AR SP. Since this modality doesn't have DICOM installed, the images are likely stored in a proprietary format specific to Siemens. Older systems like this often use custom
file formats that aren't easily readable without the right software.
Here's what you can try:
Check the File Format: The images might be stored in a format like .ima or .dcm (even if it's not DICOM-compliant). Siemens often uses proprietary formats that require their own software to interpret.
Siemens Software: You'll likely need Siemens-specific software to convert or view these files. Tools like Syngo or LEONARDO (Siemens' imaging workstations) might be able to handle these files. If you don't have access to these, contacting Siemens support
could help.
Third-Party Tools: Some third-party DICOM viewers or converters (like Osirix, Horos, or 3D Slicer) might be able to read proprietary formats, but success can vary. You might need to export the files from the Siemens system first.
DICOM Conversion: If the system allows, you could try exporting the images to a DICOM format using Siemens software. Once in DICOM, you can view them on any DICOM viewer.
Consult Siemens Support: If you're stuck, reaching out to Siemens technical support might be your best bet. They can guide you on how to extract and convert the images properly.
Good luck with this! It can be a bit of a puzzle, but with the right tools, you should be able to get those images onto a PC. Let us know how it goes!
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