[Computer systems in gastroenterologic endoscopy. An analysis of current availability on the Austrian market].

Five systems for computerized documentation (ADAM-Fujinon, ENDOBASE-Olympus, MEDASYS-Pentax, MEPAS-Fritsch & Jirak, OPTAMED-Krötlinger) are compared in their different functions: configuration of system, software, communication, structure of program, user guidance, data-protection, data back-up, patient registration, preparation for examination, terminology setup, report generation, image filing, statistic, system adjustments, costs. This paper should be a help in buying a computer-aided system. All systems fulfil the three basic requirements for a computer-aided documentation in gastrointestinal endoscopy: database, image filing, report generation. Actually none of the programs can be favoured. Peculiarities, weakness and strength of the different programs are discussed. The principle of the scoring-method in choosing a system is explained.