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Deep Learning for Diagnosis of Disc Herniation in Small Animals: A CNN-Based Approach Using CT Imaging.

Parham Soufizadeh1,2, Hamed Famil Ghadakchi3,4, Seyyed Hossein Modarres Tonekabony5

  • 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound : the Official Journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
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Deep learning models can now detect intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in small animals using CT scans. This artificial intelligence approach enhances diagnostic accuracy for spinal disorders, improving treatment planning.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a prevalent neurological condition in dogs and cats, causing mobility impairment.
  • Conventional diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI) for IVDD faces limitations in soft tissue visualization and requires expert interpretation.
  • Deep learning (DL) offers potential for automated image analysis, improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in veterinary medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a deep learning model for detecting canine and feline intervertebral disc herniation in computed tomography (CT) images.
  • To enhance the diagnostic accuracy and efficiency of IVDD detection through automated image analysis.
  • To provide a foundation for earlier diagnosis and improved therapeutic strategies for spinal disorders in small animals.
Keywords:
CT imagingconvolutional neural network (CNN)deep learningdisc herniationintervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

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Main Methods:

  • A convolutional neural network (CNN) model was developed using 1651 annotated CT images from 64,602 scans.
  • Image preprocessing involved resizing, normalization, and augmentation; intervertebral disc segmentation utilized a U-Net architecture.
  • Classification was performed using a fine-tuned VGG16 model with transfer learning, incorporating dropout and batch normalization for improved generalization.

Main Results:

  • The developed CNN model achieved high accuracy in classifying CT scans for the presence of disc herniation.
  • The model provided rapid and objective analysis, demonstrating the potential of DL in veterinary diagnostics.
  • The integrated approach of DL with veterinary imaging advanced diagnostic capabilities for IVDD.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully developed a DL-based model for accurate IVDD detection in small animal CT scans.
  • This AI-driven approach has the potential to significantly improve early diagnosis and treatment planning for spinal disorders.
  • Further research with expanded datasets and model refinement will enhance clinical applicability for veterinary diagnostics.