VTK needs better DICOM file support (use GDCM?)
This issue was created automatically from an original Mantis Issue. Further discussion may take place here.
VTK is able to read DICOM files, but its support is weak. Evidence:
- many mailing list posts complain that some DICOM files cannot be read
- the VTK FAQ even hints to VTK's support not being very good: <http://www.vtk.org/Wiki/VTK_FAQ#How_can_I_read_DICOM_files_.3F>
ITK has pretty good DICOM support, via GDCM I believe. Surely that code can be shared between VTK and ITK?