Brain Tumor Database, a free relational database for collection and analysis of brain tumor patient information. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bergamino, Maurizio; Hamilton, David J; Castelletti, Lara; Barletta, Laura; Castellan, Lucio
• Is Part Of: Health informatics journal. Volume 21:Number 1(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 36
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: brain tumors -- MySQL -- patient information -- relational database -- web-based approach; Medical informatics -- Periodicals; 610.285
• DOI: 10.1177/1460458213496661
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-4582

Abstract

In this study, we describe the development and utilization of a relational database designed to manage the clinical and radiological data of patients with brain tumors. The Brain Tumor Database was implemented using MySQL v.5.0, while the graphical user interface was created using PHP and HTML, thus making it easily accessible through a web browser. This web-based approach allows for multiple institutions to potentially access the database. The BT Database can record brain tumor patient information (e.g. clinical features, anatomical attributes, and radiological characteristics) and be used for clinical and research purposes. Analytic tools to automatically generate statistics and different plots are provided. The BT Database is a free and powerful user-friendly tool with a wide range of possible clinical and research applications in neurology and neurosurgery. The BT Database graphical user interface source code and manual are freely available athttp://tumorsdatabase.altervista.org .