Computer-aided diagnosis for fetal brain ultrasound images using deep convolutional neural networks.

Journal: International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Fetal brain abnormalities are some of the most common congenital malformations that may associated with syndromic and chromosomal malformations, and could lead to neurodevelopmental delay and mental retardation. Early prenatal detection of brain abnormalities is essential for informing clinical management pathways and consulting for parents. The purpose of this research is to develop computer-aided diagnosis algorithms for five common fetal brain abnormalities, which may provide assistance to doctors for brain abnormalities detection in antenatal neurosonographic assessment.

Authors

  • Baihong Xie
    South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
  • Ting Lei
  • Nan Wang
    Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
  • Hongmin Cai
    School of Computer Science& Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangdong, China. hmcai@scut.edu.cn.
  • Jianbo Xian
    South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
  • Miao He
    Department of Ultrasonic Medicine, Fetal Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan Er Road 58, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China.
  • Lihe Zhang
    State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China.
  • Hongning Xie
    Department of Ultrasonic Medicine, Fetal Medical Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan Er Road 58, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China. hongning_x@126.com.