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Development and evaluation of deep learning algorithms for assessment of acute burns and the need for surgery

Medicine and Health

Development and evaluation of deep learning algorithms for assessment of acute burns and the need for surgery

C. Boissin, L. Laflamme, et al.

This study showcases the development of deep-learning algorithms for accurate burn assessment, focusing on their performance across different skin types. Conducted by renowned researchers including Constance Boissin and Jian Fransén, the algorithms demonstrate a promising 87.2% accuracy in identifying burns, paving the way for enhanced medical evaluations.

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Abstract
Accurate assessment of burn extent and depth is crucial but challenging. This study developed two deep-learning algorithms: one to identify burns and another to classify the need for surgery, evaluating performance across different Fitzpatrick skin types. Using 1105 burn images and 536 background images, the wound identifier algorithm achieved 87.2% accuracy in identifying wound areas, while the wound classifier algorithm showed an AUC of 0.885. The wound identifier performed better on darker skin types, and the wound classifier on lighter skin types. The study concludes that image-based algorithms can support burn assessment, but larger and more diverse datasets are needed.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Jul 26, 2023
Authors
Constance Boissin, Lucie Laflamme, Jian Fransén, Mikael Lundin, Fredrik Huss, Lee Wallis, Nikki Allorto, Johan Lundin
Tags
burn assessment
deep learning
Fitzpatrick skin types
image algorithms
surgery classification
accuracy
medical technology
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