Optical techniques, computed tomography and deep learning role in the diagnosis of COVID-19 pandemic towards increasing the survival rate of vulnerable populations.
Journal:
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy
PMID:
32562732
Abstract
• Severe lung complications can be explored using computed tomography during COVID-19 pandemic. • Ultra-low dose CT can enhance COVID-19 infected patients diagnostic capability. • Optically monitored CT along with deep learning is the best solution for diagnosis of COVID-19 during pandemic. • CT scans sensitivity (88 %) is preferable on clinical approach sensitivity (59 %) for COVID-19 suspected patients. • CT and Computer aided approaches helps the radiologist to make fast and accurate diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors
Keywords
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Coronavirus Infections
COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing
Deep Learning
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Humans
Male
Optical Devices
Pandemics
Pneumonia, Viral
Quality Improvement
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Role
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Survival Analysis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vulnerable Populations