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Neurosurgery is limited by the availability of highly trained professionals and resources. Interpretation of scan images is highly vital for accurate diagnosis and institution of appropriate treatment, which can have significant impact on patient care and outcome. Currently, there are various methods of transmitting important scan images to experienced medical staff for accurate interpretation. Multimedia messaging service (MMS) technology is a readily available, simple, and cost-effective method for the transmission of scan images. The use of MMS technology in emergency neurosurgery services has been effective in enhancing the confidence of neurosurgeons in clinical decision making, reducing the need for hospital call-back, and improving patient care.
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Ng, W.H., Wang, E., Ng, I. (2008). Teleradiology Multimedia Messaging Service in the Provision of Emergency Neurosurgical Service. In: Kumar, S., Krupinski, E.A. (eds) Teleradiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78871-3_8
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