Pattern Recognition and Anomaly Detection in fetal morphology using Deep Learning and Statistical learning (PARADISE): protocol for the development of an intelligent decision support system using fetal morphology ultrasound scan to detect fetal congenital anomaly detection.

Journal: BMJ open
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Congenital anomalies are the most encountered cause of fetal death, infant mortality and morbidity. 7.9 million infants are born with congenital anomalies yearly. Early detection of congenital anomalies facilitates life-saving treatments and stops the progression of disabilities. Congenital anomalies can be diagnosed prenatally through morphology scans. A correct interpretation of the morphology scan allows a detailed discussion with the parents regarding the prognosis. The central feature of this project is the development of a specialised intelligent system that uses two-dimensional ultrasound movies obtained during the standard second trimester morphology scan to identify congenital anomalies in fetuses.

Authors

  • Smaranda Belciug
    Department of Computer Science, University of Craiova, Craiova 200585, Romania. Electronic address: smaranda.belciug@inf.ucv.ro.
  • Renato Constantin Ivanescu
    Department of Computers and Information Technology, University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
  • Mircea Sebastian Şerbănescu
    Department of Medical Oncology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania; liliana.streba@umfcv.ro.
  • Florin Ispas
    Department of Computer Science, University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
  • Rodica Nagy
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
  • Cristina Maria Comanescu
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
  • Anca Istrate-Ofiteru
    University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
  • Dominic Gabriel Iliescu
    Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Craiova, Craiova 200585, Romania; Department no. 2, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania. Electronic address: dominic.iliescu@umfcv.ro.