Optical techniques, computed tomography and deep learning role in the diagnosis of COVID-19 pandemic towards increasing the survival rate of vulnerable populations

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2020 Sep:31:101880. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101880. Epub 2020 Jun 17.

Abstract

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    Severe lung complications can be explored using computed tomography during COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Ultra-low dose CT can enhance COVID-19 infected patients diagnostic capability.

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    Optically monitored CT along with deep learning is the best solution for diagnosis of COVID-19 during pandemic.

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    CT scans sensitivity (88 %) is preferable on clinical approach sensitivity (59 %) for COVID-19 suspected patients.

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    CT and Computer aided approaches helps the radiologist to make fast and accurate diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods*
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronavirus Infections / mortality
  • Deep Learning*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optical Devices
  • Pandemics / prevention & control
  • Pandemics / statistics & numerical data*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / mortality
  • Quality Improvement
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Role
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / mortality
  • Survival Analysis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Vulnerable Populations