Hatzilygeroudis Ioannis and Koutsojannis Constantinos Author

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Intelligent System forPreoperative Evaluation of Parathyroid Gland for surgical intervention Prediction

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Kalogeropoulou Christina, Zampakis Petros, Tsimara Maria,
Panagopoulos Konstantinos, Hatzilygeroudis Ioannis and
Koutsojannis Constantinos

Background: According to previous studies, CT scan exhibits the highest sensitivity and specificity rates among the imaging methods for parathyroid glands. The purpose of this work is the development and evaluation of an intelligent decision support system for the appropriate surgical intervention of parathyroid gland based on the evaluation of CT images for preoperative mapping. additionally to the traditional technique in distinguishing mono/multiglandular parathyroid pathology assisting precise preoperative localization of adenomas or hyperplasia and offering the best choice for minimal or extensive surgical exploration. Methods: Based on simple clinical and CT imaging information and criteria such as CT diagnosis, location of enlarged parathyroid gland, density in ΗU before IV c... view more»

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