Automated laryngeal mass detection algorithm for home-based self-screening test based on convolutional neural network

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Eui-Suk Sung¹  Gun Ho Kim²  Kyoung Won Nam³ 

[1] Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea;Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea;Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea;Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea;Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea;Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-ro, Mulgeum-eup, 50629, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea;

关键词: Laryngeal mass;    Convolutional neural network;    Deep learning;    Patient safety;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12938-021-00886-4

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundEarly detection of laryngeal masses without periodic visits to hospitals is essential for improving the possibility of full recovery and the long-term survival ratio after prompt treatment, as well as reducing the risk of clinical infection.ResultsWe first propose a convolutional neural network model for automated laryngeal mass detection based on diagnostic images captured at hospitals. Thereafter, we propose a pilot system, composed of an embedded controller, a camera module, and an LCD display, that can be utilized for a home-based self-screening test. In terms of evaluating the model’s performance, the experimental results indicated a final validation loss of 0.9152 and a F1-score of 0.8371 before post-processing. Additionally, the F1-score of the original computer algorithm with respect to 100 randomly selected color-printed test images was 0.8534 after post-processing while that of the embedded pilot system was 0.7672.ConclusionsThe proposed technique is expected to increase the ratio of early detection of laryngeal masses without the risk of clinical infection spread, which could help improve convenience and ensure safety of individuals, patients, and medical staff.

【 授权许可】

CC BY