Deep Learning-Based CT Image Characteristics and Postoperative Anal Function Restoration for Patients with Complex Anal Fistula.

Journal: Journal of healthcare engineering
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to optimize the CT images of anal fistula patients using a convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm to investigate the anal function recovery.

Authors

  • Lingling Han
    Department of Anorectal, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116021, China.
  • Yue Chen
    The College of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
  • Weidong Cheng
    School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China. Electronic address: chengweidong888@sina.com.
  • He Bai
    Department of Anorectal, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116021, China.
  • Jian Wang
    Veterinary Diagnostic Center, Shanghai Animal Disease Control Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Miaozhi Yu
    Department of Anorectal, Xinhua Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116021, China.