Automatic anal sphincter integrity detection from ultrasound images via convolutional neural networks.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
PMID: 39213111

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The anal sphincter complex comprises the anal sphincter and the U-shaped deep and superficial puborectalis muscle. As an important supporting structure of the posterior pelvic floor, together with its surrounding tissues and muscles, the anal sphincter complex maintains the normal physiological functions of defecation and continence.

Authors

  • Bin Chen
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China.
  • Yinqiao Yi
    Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, East China Normal University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
  • Chengxiu Zhang
    Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, East China Normal University, No. 3663 North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai, 200062, China.
  • Yulin Yan
    Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
  • Xia Wang
    Department of Neurology, The Sixth People's Hospital of Huizhou City, Huizhou, China.
  • Wen Shui
    Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
  • Minzhi Zhou
    Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
  • Guang Yang
    National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
  • Tao Ying
    Department of Ultrasound, Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.

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