Deep learning-based classification of rectal fecal retention and analysis of fecal properties using ultrasound images in older adult patients.

Journal: Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS
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Abstract

AIM: The present study aimed to analyze the use of machine learning in ultrasound (US)-based fecal retention assessment.

Authors

  • Masaru Matsumoto
    Department of Imaging Nursing Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Takuya Tsutaoka
    Department of Imaging Nursing Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Gojiro Nakagami
    Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Shiho Tanaka
    Department of Gerontological Nursing / Wound Care Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Mikako Yoshida
    Department of Women's Health Nursing & Midwifery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan.
  • Yuka Miura
    Department of Imaging Nursing Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Junko Sugama
    Institute for Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan.
  • Shingo Okada
    Department of Surgery, Kitamihara Clinic, Hokkaido, Japan.
  • Hideki Ohta
    Medical Corporation Activities Supporting Medicine: Systematic Services (A.S.M.ss), Tochigi, Japan.
  • Hiromi Sanada
    Global Nursing Research Center, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.