Automatic Human Embryo Volume Measurement in First Trimester Ultrasound From the Rotterdam Periconception Cohort: Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Noninvasive volumetric measurements during the first trimester of pregnancy provide unique insight into human embryonic growth and development. However, current methods, such as semiautomatic (eg, virtual reality [VR]) or manual segmentation (eg, VOCAL) are not used in routine care due to their time-consuming nature, requirement for specialized training, and introduction of inter- and intrarater variability.

Authors

  • Wietske A P Bastiaansen
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Stefan Klein
  • Batoul Hojeij
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Eleonora Rubini
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Anton H J Koning
    Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Wiro Niessen
    Biomedical Imaging Group Rotterdam, Departments of Radiology and Medical Informatics, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherland; Department of Imaging Physics, Faculty of Applied Science, TU Delft, Delft, The Netherlands.
  • RĂ©gine P M Steegers-Theunissen
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Melek Rousian
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.