Addressing Fairness Issues in Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Analysis: A Systematic Review

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Main Authors: Xu, Zikang, Li, Jun, Yao, Qingsong, Li, Han, Zhao, Mingyue, Zhou, S. Kevin
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author Xu, Zikang
Li, Jun
Yao, Qingsong
Li, Han
Zhao, Mingyue
Zhou, S. Kevin
author_facet Xu, Zikang
Li, Jun
Yao, Qingsong
Li, Han
Zhao, Mingyue
Zhou, S. Kevin
contents Deep learning algorithms have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in various medical image analysis (MedIA) applications. However, recent research highlights a performance disparity in these algorithms when applied to specific subgroups, such as exhibiting poorer predictive performance in elderly females. Addressing this fairness issue has become a collaborative effort involving AI scientists and clinicians seeking to understand its origins and develop solutions for mitigation within MedIA. In this survey, we thoroughly examine the current advancements in addressing fairness issues in MedIA, focusing on methodological approaches. We introduce the basics of group fairness and subsequently categorize studies on fair MedIA into fairness evaluation and unfairness mitigation. Detailed methods employed in these studies are presented too. Our survey concludes with a discussion of existing challenges and opportunities in establishing a fair MedIA and healthcare system. By offering this comprehensive review, we aim to foster a shared understanding of fairness among AI researchers and clinicians, enhance the development of unfairness mitigation methods, and contribute to the creation of an equitable MedIA society.
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spellingShingle Addressing Fairness Issues in Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Analysis: A Systematic Review
Xu, Zikang
Li, Jun
Yao, Qingsong
Li, Han
Zhao, Mingyue
Zhou, S. Kevin
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Deep learning algorithms have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in various medical image analysis (MedIA) applications. However, recent research highlights a performance disparity in these algorithms when applied to specific subgroups, such as exhibiting poorer predictive performance in elderly females. Addressing this fairness issue has become a collaborative effort involving AI scientists and clinicians seeking to understand its origins and develop solutions for mitigation within MedIA. In this survey, we thoroughly examine the current advancements in addressing fairness issues in MedIA, focusing on methodological approaches. We introduce the basics of group fairness and subsequently categorize studies on fair MedIA into fairness evaluation and unfairness mitigation. Detailed methods employed in these studies are presented too. Our survey concludes with a discussion of existing challenges and opportunities in establishing a fair MedIA and healthcare system. By offering this comprehensive review, we aim to foster a shared understanding of fairness among AI researchers and clinicians, enhance the development of unfairness mitigation methods, and contribute to the creation of an equitable MedIA society.
title Addressing Fairness Issues in Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Analysis: A Systematic Review
topic Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.13177