A review of image processing methods for fetal head and brain analysis in ultrasound images

HR Torres, P Morais, B Oliveira, C Birdir… - Computer methods and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and objective Examination of head shape and brain during the fetal period is
paramount to evaluate head growth, predict neurodevelopment, and to diagnose fetal …

Evolving the era of 5D ultrasound? A systematic literature review on the applications for artificial intelligence ultrasound imaging in obstetrics and gynecology

E Jost, P Kosian, J Jimenez Cruz, S Albarqouni… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained prominence in medical imaging, particularly in
obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), where ultrasound (US) is the preferred method. It is …

A mobile-optimized artificial intelligence system for gestational age and fetal malpresentation assessment

RG Gomes, B Vwalika, C Lee, A Willis… - Communications …, 2022 - nature.com
Background Fetal ultrasound is an important component of antenatal care, but shortage of
adequately trained healthcare workers has limited its adoption in low-to-middle-income …

Recent advances in machine learning applied to ultrasound imaging

M Micucci, A Iula - Electronics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Machine learning (ML) methods are pervading an increasing number of fields of application
because of their capacity to effectively solve a wide variety of challenging problems. The …

Artificial intelligence in pregnancy: A sco** review

AM Oprescu, G Miro-Amarante, L García-Díaz… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Artificial Intelligence has been widely applied to a majority of research areas, including
health and medicine. Certain complications or disorders that can appear during pregnancy …

Toward deep observation: A systematic survey on artificial intelligence techniques to monitor fetus via ultrasound images

M Alzubaidi, M Agus, K Alyafei, KA Althelaya, U Shah… - Iscience, 2022 - cell.com
Several reviews have been conducted regarding artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to
improve pregnancy outcomes. But they are not focusing on ultrasound images. This survey …

Combining deep learning and intelligent biometry to extract ultrasound standard planes and assess early gestational weeks

Y Pei, LE, C Dai, J Han, H Wang, H Liang - European Radiology, 2023 - Springer
Objectives To develop and validate a fully automated AI system to extract standard planes,
assess early gestational weeks, and compare the performance of the developed system to …

Training in Ultrasound to Determine Gestational Age (TUDA): evaluation of a novel education package to teach ultrasound-naive midwives basic obstetric ultrasound …

AC Viner, G Membe-Gadama, S Whyte… - Frontiers in Global …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Although ultrasound to determine gestational age is fundamental to the
optimum management of pregnancy and is recommended for all women by the World Health …

Portable ultrasound technologies for estimating gestational age in pregnant women: a sco** review and analysis of commercially available models

AJ Eggleston, E Farrington, S McDonald, S Aziz - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives To identify all available studies assessing the use of portable ultrasound devices
for pregnant women, with the specific aim of finding evidence for devices used to determine …

Portable ultrasound devices for obstetric care in resource-constrained environments: map** the landscape

BJ Ranger, E Bradburn, Q Chen, M Kim… - Gates Open …, 2024 - gatesopenresearch.org
Background The WHO's recommendations on antenatal care underscore the need for
ultrasound assessment during pregnancy. Given that maternal and perinatal mortality …