CT-based deep learning model for predicting the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in treating ureteral stones larger than 1 cm.

Journal: Urolithiasis
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To develop a deep learning (DL) model based on computed tomography (CT) images to predict the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment for patients with ureteral stones larger than 1 cm.

Authors

  • Rijin Song
    Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
  • Bo Liu
    Wuhan United Imaging Healthcare Surgical Technology Co., Ltd., Wuhan, China.
  • Huixin Xu
    Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. xuhuixin1123@126.com.