Automated detection of moderate and large pneumothorax on frontal chest X-rays using deep convolutional neural networks: A retrospective study.

BACKGROUND:Pneumothorax can precipitate a life-threatening emergency due to lung collapse and respiratory or circulatory distress. Pneumothorax is typically detected on chest X-ray; however, treatment is reliant on timely review of radiographs. Since current imaging volumes may result in long workli...

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Main Authors: Andrew G Taylor, Clinton Mielke, John Mongan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-11-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6245672?pdf=render