Deep learning and atlas-based models to streamline the segmentation workflow of total marrow and lymphoid irradiation

Purpose To improve the workflow of total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) by enhancing the delineation of organs at risk (OARs) and clinical target volume (CTV) using deep learning (DL) and atlas-based (AB) segmentation models. Materials and methods Ninety-five TMLI plans optimized in our institute were analyzed. Two commercial DL software were tested for segmenting 18 OARs. An AB model for lymph node CTV (CTV_LN) delineation was built using 20 TMLI patients. The AB model was evaluated on 20 independent patients, and a semiautomatic approach was tested by correcting the automatic contours. The generated OARs and CTV_LN contours were compared to manual contours in terms of topological agreement, dose statistics, and time workload. A clinical decision tree was developed to define a specific contouring strategy for each OAR. Results The two DL models achieved a median [interquartile range] dice similarity coefficient (DSC) of 0.84 [0.71;0.93] and 0.85 [0.70;0.93] across the OARs. The absolute median Dmean difference between manual and the two DL models was 2.0 [0.7;6.6]% and 2.4 [0.9;7.1]%. The AB model achieved a median DSC of 0.70 [0.66;0.74] for CTV_LN delineation, increasing to 0.94 [0.94;0.95] after manual revision, with minimal Dmean differences. Since September 2022, our institution has implemented DL and AB models for all TMLI patients, reducing from 5 to 2 h the time required to complete the entire segmentation process. Conclusion DL models can streamline the TMLI contouring process of OARs. Manual revision is still necessary for lymph node delineation using AB models..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:129

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La Radiologia medica - 129(2024), 3 vom: 02. Feb., Seite 515-523

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dei, Damiano [VerfasserIn]
Lambri, Nicola [VerfasserIn]
Crespi, Leonardo [VerfasserIn]
Brioso, Ricardo Coimbra [VerfasserIn]
Loiacono, Daniele [VerfasserIn]
Clerici, Elena [VerfasserIn]
Bellu, Luisa [VerfasserIn]
De Philippis, Chiara [VerfasserIn]
Navarria, Pierina [VerfasserIn]
Bramanti, Stefania [VerfasserIn]
Carlo-Stella, Carmelo [VerfasserIn]
Rusconi, Roberto [VerfasserIn]
Reggiori, Giacomo [VerfasserIn]
Tomatis, Stefano [VerfasserIn]
Scorsetti, Marta [VerfasserIn]
Mancosu, Pietro [VerfasserIn]

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44.64

Themen:

Atlas-based
Deep learning
Radiotherapy
Segmentation
Total marrow and lymphoid irradiation
Total marrow irradiation

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10.1007/s11547-024-01760-8

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SPR05516899X