Automatized Detection of Crohn's Disease in Intestinal Ultrasound Using Convolutional Neural Network.

Introduction: The use of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) for the diagnosis and follow-up of inflammatory bowel disease is steadily growing. Although access to educational platforms of IUS is feasible, novice ultrasound operators lack experience in performing and interpreting IUS. An artificial intelligence (AI)-based operator supporting system that automatically detects bowel wall inflammation may simplify the use of IUS by less experienced operators.