Saliency-Enhanced Content-Based Image Retrieval for Diagnosis Support in Dermatology Consultation: Reader Study.
Mathias GassnerJavier Barranco GarciaStephanie Tanadini-LangFabio BertoldoFabienne FröhlichMatthias GuckenbergerSilvia HaueisChristin PelzerMauricio ReyesPatrick SchmithausenDario SimicRamon StaegerFabio VerardiNicolaus H AndratschkeAndreas AdelmannRalph P BraunPublished in: JMIR dermatology (2023)
SE-CBIR presents better retrieval accuracy compared to traditional CBIR CNN-based approaches. Furthermore, we have shown how these support tools can help dermatologists and residents improve diagnosis accuracy and confidence. Additionally, by introducing interpretable methods, we should expect increased acceptance and use of these tools in routine consultation.