Integrated system for thyroid color ultrasound examination

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of diagnosis, surgery and identification, in particular to a thyroid color ultrasound examination integrated system which is integrated in an arched body and comprises an ultrasonic probe element, the ultrasonic probe element comprises a telescopic rod, a probe handle and a pressure sensor, the telescopic rod is detachably connected with the probe handle, the probe handle is connected with the pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor is connected with the telescopic rod. The ultrasonic probe element is in data connection with the intelligent control unit, and the ultrasonic probe element is in sliding connection with a first guide rail and a second guide rail. According to the integrated system, the ultrasonic probe element is in data connection with the intelligent control unit, so that the thyroid ultrasound image of the patient is effectively acquired; meanwhile, based on the structural characteristics of the integrated system, convenient operation of medical staff can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the fields of diagnosis, surgery and identification technology, and in particular to an integrated system for thyroid color Doppler ultrasound examination. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of thyroid ultrasound in physical examinations, the detection rate of thyroid nodules in random populations has increased year by year, reaching as high as 70%. The detection rate of thyroid cancer is also increasing year by year. According to statistics, the incidence of thyroid cancer in China in 2015 was as high as 9%, ranking third among female cancers. The proportion of thyroid nodules turning into cancer is 5%. If they can be detected early, it will be of great significance to their subsequent diagnosis and treatment strategies and prognosis. For the screening and examination of thyroid nodules, ultrasound is currently mainly relied on. Compared with CT and MRI, ultrasound has the advantages of being cheap, flexible, real-time, and radiation-free. However, its disadvantages are that the image is unclear and the artifacts are relatively large. It requires a relatively high level of skill from the ultrasound operator. It captures data in motion, and different doctors have different moving speeds and pressures during ultrasound testing, resulting in uneven quality of ultrasound image acquisition.

[0003] In the prior art, the Chinese invention patent application with a publication date of August 9, 2022, publication number CN114869337A, and name "Integrated Chamber-type Thyroid Ultrasound AI Automatic Diagnostic Instrument" discloses a cervical support unit, which is used to support the patient's neck; a detection unit is arranged above the cervical support unit; the detection unit is used to collect the patient's thyroid ultrasound image and transmit it to the analysis unit; the analysis unit analyzes the thyroid ultrasound image and matches the lesion image of the thyroid ultrasound image to the diagnostic plan of the corresponding lesion.

[0004] The aforementioned technical solution is capable of identifying thyroid lesions and performing automatic diagnosis, but it is not highly compatible with clinical logical thinking and actual usage scenarios, and the operation process lacks convenience; at the same time, it is also unable to free the hands of the color Doppler ultrasound doctor and improve work efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0005] The inventors found through research that ultrasound doctors need to operate the color Doppler ultrasound probe at close range on the patient's neck to obtain satisfactory image acquisition results, which is not conducive to the health and safety protection of color Doppler ultrasound doctors. At the same time, because the color Doppler ultrasound doctor operates the probe close to the patient, an assistant is required to assist in the image acquisition of the color Doppler ultrasound workstation, which consumes a lot of human resources.

[0006] The thyroid gland is a superficial organ in the neck. When the patient is in the supine position, the neck color ultrasound probe has an inherent advantage of being fixed. If combined with an intelligent algorithm, it can free the ultrasound doctor's hands and improve work efficiency.

[0007] The purpose of this application is to provide an integrated system for thyroid color ultrasound examination, which solves the technical problem that the prior art cannot provide a system that can effectively realize the convenient acquisition of thyroid color ultrasound images through the effective combination of ultrasound probe elements and intelligent control units.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present application, an integrated system for thyroid color ultrasound examination is provided, which is integrated in an arch body. The system includes an ultrasonic probe element, which includes a telescopic rod, a probe handle and a pressure sensor. The telescopic rod is detachably connected to the probe handle, the probe handle is connected to the pressure sensor, the ultrasonic probe element is data connected to an intelligent control unit, and the ultrasonic probe element is slidably connected to a first guide rail and a second guide rail.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are vertically arranged, and the first guide rail abuts against the center portion of the second guide rail.

[0010] In some embodiments, the intelligent control unit is configured with a displacement control module, a collection module and an analysis module. The displacement control module is data-connected with the collection module, and the collection module is data-connected with the analysis module.

[0011] In some embodiments, a direction control module is configured in the displacement control module, and the direction control module moves the ultrasound probe element forward, backward, left, and right with the patient's body trunk as the axis.

[0012] In some embodiments, the acquisition module is configured with an ultrasound acquisition unit and a processing model for performing processing on the ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound acquisition unit.

[0013] In some embodiments, the processing model includes an initial acquisition layer, a mid-end processing layer, and a terminal output layer.

[0014] In some embodiments, a preprocessing unit and a pass rate model are configured in the mid-end processing layer. The preprocessing unit performs image cleaning, and the pass rate model obtains the cleaned image data and performs qualified result judgment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the pass rate model is:

[0016]

[0017] Among them, Μ is the image qualification rate; M1 is the target image feature number; M S is the preset standard number of image features.

[0018] In some embodiments, the analysis module is configured with an image analysis model and an image output unit, and the image output unit obtains the ultrasound image analyzed by the image analysis model and outputs the ultrasound image to a local database.

[0019] In some embodiments, the image analysis model includes a normalization layer, a statistical layer and an output layer. The normalization layer performs feature normalization processing on the ultrasound image, the statistical layer performs feature statistics on the normalized ultrasound image, and the output layer performs image output on the statistically analyzed ultrasound image to the image output unit.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages and beneficial effects: the integrated system of the present application realizes the effective acquisition of the patient's thyroid ultrasound image through the data connection between the ultrasound probe element and the intelligent control unit; at the same time, based on the structural characteristics of the integrated system, it can realize convenient operation for medical staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultrasound probe element of an integrated system of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 It is an overall schematic diagram of the integrated system of the integrated system of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the use status of the integrated system of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent control unit of the integrated system of the present application.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1- telescopic rod; 2- probe handle; 3- pressure sensor; 4- first guide rail; 5- second guide rail; 6- arch body; In order to avoid interference with technical features, some guide lines are dotted lines. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the attached examples of the present application Figure 1-4 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application are clearly and completely described together. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0029] Application Overview

[0030] With the development of society, the incidence of thyroid nodules has increased year by year. Many patients with thyroid nodules have no obvious clinical symptoms and manifestations in the early stage. When they are discovered, serious and irreversible pathological changes may have occurred, which has caused a serious burden on the family and society. Therefore, the screening of thyroid nodules has become one of the indispensable examination items in the current physical examination. Ultrasound has the advantages of short time consumption, safety, no radiation, and low price. It is currently the main imaging examination method for screening thyroid nodules. Thyroid ultrasound examination must be carried out in a medical institution. For the examiner, it is time-consuming and the procedure is cumbersome; there is a failure to effectively identify the pathological characteristics of thyroid nodules, resulting in differences in the ultrasonic diagnosis results of thyroid nodules. Based on this, the present application proposes a thyroid color ultrasound examination integrated system to achieve convenient acquisition of thyroid color ultrasound images.

[0031] The present embodiment provides an integrated system for thyroid color ultrasound examination, which is integrated in the arch body 6. The system includes an ultrasonic probe element, which includes a telescopic rod 1, a probe handle 2 and a pressure sensor 3. The telescopic rod 1 is detachably connected to the probe handle 2, the probe handle 2 is connected to the pressure sensor 3, the ultrasonic probe element data is connected to the intelligent control unit, and the ultrasonic probe element is slidably connected to a first guide rail 4 and a second guide rail 5. The first guide rail 4 and the second guide rail 5 are vertically arranged, and the center parts of the first guide rail 4 and the second guide rail 5 are abutted.

[0032] In detail, the existing ultrasound probe element is integrated into the system of this embodiment, and the system is fixed when the neck is in the supine position. Figure 3 . The system includes a first guide rail 4 and a second guide rail 5, which are connected to the telescopic rod 1 to achieve upward and downward telescopic movement, so that the pressure sensor 3 can achieve good contact and a certain pressure on the skin surface, so that the image is clear, and at the same time, the pressure sensor 3 can move to the head, foot, left and right sides of the patient to achieve the ability to check all thyroid examination areas, and the pressure receptor 3 controls the contact between the ultrasonic probe element and the neck skin by transmitting the pressure value back to the local database for pressure value analysis and operating pressure setting, so as to adjust the vertical position of the probe in real time to ensure the best image collection position, and at the same time, set the maximum pressure value to avoid excessive pressure, which will cause the examiner to feel uncomfortable due to neck compression, so as to achieve the purpose of safety protection. For example, when the telescopic rod 1 of the ultrasonic probe element is extended, when the pressure value continues to increase to the set maximum value, the safety protection measure is activated, that is, the probe link rod no longer extends downward and stops operating. At the same time, the telescopic rod 1 in this embodiment can also achieve automatic rotation to achieve the purpose of adjusting the direction of the probe.

[0033] In some embodiments, the intelligent control unit is configured with a displacement control module, an acquisition module and an analysis module. The displacement control module is data-connected with the acquisition module, and the acquisition module is data-connected with the analysis module. A direction control module is configured in the displacement control module, and the direction control module moves the ultrasonic probe element forward, backward, left and right with the patient's body trunk as the axis. The acquisition module is configured with an ultrasonic acquisition unit and a processing model for processing the ultrasonic image acquired by the ultrasonic acquisition unit. The processing model includes an initial acquisition layer, a mid-end processing layer and a terminal output layer. A pre-processing unit and a pass rate model are configured in the mid-end processing layer. The pre-processing unit performs image cleaning, and the pass rate model acquires the cleaned image data and performs qualified result judgment. The pass rate model is:

[0034]

[0035] Among them, Μ is the image qualification rate; M1 is the target image feature number; M S is the preset standard number of image features.

[0036] It can be understood that, for example, when the number of acquired target image features M1 is 3, the preset standard image feature number M S If M is 2 and M is 50%, it means the image is qualified. When M is less than 50%, it means the image is unqualified. At this time, it is necessary to re-acquire the thyroid color ultrasound image.

[0037] In some embodiments, the analysis module is configured with an image analysis model and an image output unit, the image output unit obtains the ultrasound image analyzed by the image analysis model, and outputs the ultrasound image to a local database. The image analysis model includes a normalization layer, a statistical layer, and an output layer, the normalization layer performs feature normalization processing on the ultrasound image, the statistical layer performs feature statistics on the normalized ultrasound image, and the output layer performs image output on the statistically analyzed ultrasound image and outputs it to the image output unit.

[0038] In detail, the analysis module will reprocess the qualified ultrasound images, filter out interference features through normalization, and then perform feature statistical processing on the filtered ultrasound images to obtain the feature information of the output image, thereby realizing the processing and output of the ultrasound image, and then uploading it to the local data, extracting valuable target images, and writing an ultrasound report.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] The technical features of this embodiment are basically the same as those described in Embodiment 1, and the same technical features and technical solutions are not described in detail. Only the differences between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 are described here. The system in this embodiment can be integrated into a cube or a column, and is not limited to being integrated into the arch body 6.

[0041] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present application. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present application is defined by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present application. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0042] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A thyroid color Doppler ultrasound examination integrated system, the system is integrated in an arch body (6), the system comprises an ultrasound probe element, the ultrasound probe element comprises a telescopic rod (1), a probe handle (2) and a pressure sensor (3), the telescopic rod (1) and the probe handle (2) are detachably connected, the probe handle (2) and the pressure sensor (3) are connected, characterized in that: The ultrasonic probe element is data-connected to the intelligent control unit, and the ultrasonic probe element is slidably connected to a first guide rail (4) and a second guide rail (5).

2. The integrated system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide rail (4) and the second guide rail (5) are arranged vertically, and the center parts of the first guide rail (4) and the second guide rail (5) are in contact with each other.

3. The integrated system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent control unit is configured with a displacement control module, a collection module and an analysis module. The displacement control module is data-connected with the collection module, and the collection module is data-connected with the analysis module.

4. The integrated system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The displacement control module is provided with a direction control module, and the direction control module moves the ultrasound probe element forward, backward, left and right with the patient's body trunk as the axis.

5. The integrated system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The acquisition module is provided with an ultrasonic acquisition unit and a processing model for processing the ultrasonic image acquired by the ultrasonic acquisition unit.

6. The integrated system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The processing model includes an initial acquisition layer, a mid-end processing layer, and a terminal output layer.

7. The integrated system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mid-end processing layer is provided with a pre-processing unit and a pass rate model. The pre-processing unit performs image cleaning, and the pass rate model obtains the cleaned image data and performs pass result judgment.

8. The integrated system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pass rate model is: Among them, Μ is the image qualification rate; M1 is the target image feature number; M S is the preset standard number of image features.

9. The integrated system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The analysis module is configured with an image analysis model and an image output unit. The image output unit obtains the ultrasound image analyzed by the image analysis model and outputs the ultrasound image to a local database.

10. The integrated system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The image analysis model includes a normalization layer, a statistical layer and an output layer. The normalization layer performs feature normalization processing on the ultrasonic image, the statistical layer performs feature statistics on the normalized ultrasonic image, and the output layer performs image output on the statistically analyzed ultrasonic image and outputs it to the image output unit.

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