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Review
. 2022 Oct;52(11):2120-2130.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-021-05146-0. Epub 2021 Sep 1.

Current and emerging artificial intelligence applications in chest imaging: a pediatric perspective

Steven Schalekamp  1 , Willemijn M Klein  2 , Kicky G van Leeuwen  2
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Review

Current and emerging artificial intelligence applications in chest imaging: a pediatric perspective

Steven Schalekamp et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications for chest radiography and chest CT are among the most developed applications in radiology. More than 40 certified AI products are available for chest radiography or chest CT. These AI products cover a wide range of abnormalities, including pneumonia, pneumothorax and lung cancer. Most applications are aimed at detecting disease, complemented by products that characterize or quantify tissue. At present, none of the thoracic AI products is specifically designed for the pediatric population. However, some products developed to detect tuberculosis in adults are also applicable to children. Software is under development to detect early changes of cystic fibrosis on chest CT, which could be an interesting application for pediatric radiology. In this review, we give an overview of current AI products in thoracic radiology and cover recent literature about AI in chest radiography, with a focus on pediatric radiology. We also discuss possible pediatric applications.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Chest radiography; Children; Computed tomography; Pediatric radiology; Thorax.

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Figures

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Pie chart shows distribution by radiologic subspecialty of the 144 artificial intelligence (AI) products certified for image analysis in radiology at the time of this report [2]. MSK musculoskeletal, Neuro neurologic
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Bar chart shows artificial intelligence (AI) products available for chest radiographs at the time of this report [2]
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Bar chart shows artificial intelligence (AI) products available for chest CT at the time of this report [2]
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