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SynthesisFrontiers in global women's health2025

Use of artificial intelligence for gestational age estimation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sabahat Naz, Sahir Noorani, Syed Ali Jaffar Zaidi, Abdu R Rahman, Saima Sattar, Jai K Das, Zahra Hoodbhoy

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Sabahat NazDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sahir NooraniDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syed Ali Jaffar ZaidiDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Abdu R RahmanInstitute for Global Health and Development, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Saima SattarDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jai K DasDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zahra HoodbhoyDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

Funding

Gates Foundation INV-021528
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Estimating a reliable gestational age (GA) is essential in providing appropriate care during pregnancy. With advancements in data science, there are several publications on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) models to estimate GA using ultrasound (US) images. The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the accuracy of AI models in assessing GA against US as the gold standard. Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, Wiley Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies that reported use of AI models for GA estimation with US as the reference standard were included. Risk of bias assessment was performed using Quality Assessment for Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool. Mean error in GA was estimated using STATA version-17 and subgroup analysis on trimester of GA assessment, AI models, study design, and external validation was performed. Results: Out of the 1,039 studies screened, 17 were included in the review, and of these 10 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Five (29%) studies were from high-income countries (HICs), four (24%) from upper-middle-income countries (UMICs), one (6%) from low-and middle-income countries (LMIC), and the remaining seven studies (41%) used data across different income regions. The pooled mean error in GA estimation based on 2D images ( Conclusion: Preliminary experience with AI models shows good accuracy in estimating GA. This holds tremendous potential for pregnancy dating, especially in resource-poor settings where trained interpreters may be limited. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO, identifier (CRD42022319966).

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accuracyartificial intelligencefetal ultrasoundgestational age estimationpregnancy

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