Efficient polyp detection algorithm based on deep learning.

Journal: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Colon polyp detection is crucial in reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer. However, due to the diverse morphology of colon polyps, their high similarity to surrounding tissues, and the difficulty of detecting small target polyps, false negatives and false positives are common problems.

Authors

  • Xing Sun
    1 Division of Life Science, Applied Genomics Centre and Centre for Statistical Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, P. R. China.
  • Jingang Ma
    College of Medical Information Engineering, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
  • Yang Li
    Occupation of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.