Deep Learning for Pulmonary Image Analysis: Classification, Detection, and Segmentation.

Journal: Advances in experimental medicine and biology
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Abstract

Image-based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) algorithms by the use of convolutional neural network (CNN) which do not require the image-feature extractor are powerful compared with conventional feature-based CAD algorithms which require the image-feature extractor for classification of lung abnormalities. Moreover, computer-aided detection and segmentation algorithms by the use of CNN are useful for analysis of lung abnormalities. Deep learning will improve the performance of CAD systems dramatically. Therefore, they will change the roles of radiologists in the near future. In this article, we introduce development and evaluation of such image-based CAD algorithms for various kinds of lung abnormalities such as lung nodules and diffuse lung diseases.

Authors

  • Shoji Kido
    Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Tokiwadai 2-16-1, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8611, Japan.
  • Yasushi Hirano
    Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Tokiwadai 2-16-1, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8611, Japan.
  • Shingo Mabu
    Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamaguchi University, Tokiwadai 2-16-1, Ube, Yamaguchi, 755-8611, Japan. mabu@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp.