[Gynecological ultrasound network: new concepts].

Digital data processing and storage are advancing in many medical settings. Some ultrasound machines process, store and provide images digitally. For many obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound units electronic filing and reporting are essential parts of their documentation. However, patient data are often entered redundantly into the different systems (admission and billing, encoding of diagnoses, medical reports etc.). Bi-directional exchange of textual data is the first step towards successful integration. Additionally, affordable central digital video storage from different sources within a department or hospital will soon become available.