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Computer-aided diagnosis in chest radiography: a survey
B van Ginneken1, B M ter Haar Romeny, M A Viergever
1Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. bram@isi.uu.nl
IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
|January 29, 2002
Summary
Computer-aided diagnosis for chest radiography is crucial due to interpretation difficulties. This survey reviews 150+ papers on computer analysis of chest images, highlighting future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Computer-Aided Diagnosis
- Radiography
Background:
- Chest radiography remains a cornerstone of clinical practice.
- Interpretation of chest X-rays presents significant challenges.
- This necessitates the development of advanced diagnostic tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey and categorize the literature on computer analysis of chest images.
- To provide a comprehensive review of research published over the last 30 years.
- To identify current challenges and suggest future research avenues in the field.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of computer analysis of chest images.
- Categorization of over 150 relevant research papers.
- Analysis of trends, challenges, and future directions.
Main Results:
- A substantial body of research exists on computer analysis of chest images.
- Key challenges in automated interpretation were identified.
- Specific areas for future research were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Computer-aided diagnosis holds significant potential for improving chest radiography interpretation.
- Continued research is needed to overcome existing challenges.
- The field is evolving with advancements in image analysis techniques.