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Review
. 2020 Sep:31:101880.
doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101880. Epub 2020 Jun 17.

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

Shahzad Ahmad Qureshi  1 , Aziz Ul Rehman  2
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Review

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

Shahzad Ahmad Qureshi et al. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2020 Sep.

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.

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