Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate a deep-learning radiomics model using CT, T2, and DWI images for predicting pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). Materials and meth...

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Main Authors: Yunsong Liu, Yi Wang, Xinyang Hu, Xin Wang, Liyan Xue, Qingsong Pang, Huan Zhang, Zeliang Ma, Heping Deng, Zhaoyang Yang, Xujie Sun, Yu Men, Feng Ye, Kuo Men, Jianjun Qin, Nan Bi, Jing Zhang, Qifeng Wang, Zhouguang Hui
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Yi Wang
Xinyang Hu
Xin Wang
Liyan Xue
Qingsong Pang
Huan Zhang
Zeliang Ma
Heping Deng
Zhaoyang Yang
Xujie Sun
Yu Men
Feng Ye
Kuo Men
Jianjun Qin
Nan Bi
Jing Zhang
Qifeng Wang
Zhouguang Hui
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Yi Wang
Xinyang Hu
Xin Wang
Liyan Xue
Qingsong Pang
Huan Zhang
Zeliang Ma
Heping Deng
Zhaoyang Yang
Xujie Sun
Yu Men
Feng Ye
Kuo Men
Jianjun Qin
Nan Bi
Jing Zhang
Qifeng Wang
Zhouguang Hui
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description Abstract Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate a deep-learning radiomics model using CT, T2, and DWI images for predicting pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). Materials and methods Patients with ESCC undergoing nCRT followed by surgery were retrospectively enrolled from three institutions and divided into training and testing cohorts. Both traditional and deep-learning radiomics features were extracted from pre-treatment CT, T2, and DWI. Multiple radiomics models were developed, both single modality and integrated, using machine learning algorithms. The models’ performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with the area under the curve (AUC) as a primary metric, alongside sensitivity and specificity from the cut-off analysis. Results The study involved 151 patients, among whom 63 achieved pCR. The training cohort consisted of 89 patients from Institution 1 (median age 62, 73 males) and the testing cohort included 52 patients from Institution 2 (median age 62, 41 males), and 10 in a clinical trial from Institution 3 (median age 69, 9 males). The integrated model, combining traditional and deep learning radiomics features from CT, T2, and DWI, demonstrated the best performance with an AUC of 0.868 (95% CI: 0.766–0.959), sensitivity of 88% (95% CI: 73.9–100), and specificity of 78.4% (95% CI: 63.6–90.2) in the testing cohort. This model outperformed single-modality models and the clinical model. Conclusion A multimodality deep learning radiomics model, utilizing CT, T2, and DWI images, was developed and validated for accurately predicting pCR of ESCC following nCRT. Critical relevance statement Our research demonstrates the satisfactory predictive value of multimodality deep learning radiomics for the response of nCRT in ESCC and provides a potentially helpful tool for personalized treatment including organ preservation strategy. Key Points After neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, patients with ESCC have pCR rates of about 40%. The multimodality deep learning radiomics model, could predict pCR after nCRT with high accuracy. The multimodality radiomics can be helpful in personalized treatment of esophageal cancer. Graphical Abstract
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spelling doaj-art-e3b7b1b74d104b0293b1de1eb460ecdf2024-11-17T12:31:57ZengSpringerOpenInsights into Imaging1869-41012024-11-0115111210.1186/s13244-024-01851-0Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinomaYunsong Liu0Yi Wang1Xinyang Hu2Xin Wang3Liyan Xue4Qingsong Pang5Huan Zhang6Zeliang Ma7Heping Deng8Zhaoyang Yang9Xujie Sun10Yu Men11Feng Ye12Kuo Men13Jianjun Qin14Nan Bi15Jing Zhang16Qifeng Wang17Zhouguang Hui18Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for CancerDepartment of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for CancerDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaDepartment of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Pathology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of VIP Medical Services, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeLaboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Medicine, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang UniversityDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaDepartment of VIP Medical Services, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeAbstract Objectives This study aimed to develop and validate a deep-learning radiomics model using CT, T2, and DWI images for predicting pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). Materials and methods Patients with ESCC undergoing nCRT followed by surgery were retrospectively enrolled from three institutions and divided into training and testing cohorts. Both traditional and deep-learning radiomics features were extracted from pre-treatment CT, T2, and DWI. Multiple radiomics models were developed, both single modality and integrated, using machine learning algorithms. The models’ performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with the area under the curve (AUC) as a primary metric, alongside sensitivity and specificity from the cut-off analysis. Results The study involved 151 patients, among whom 63 achieved pCR. The training cohort consisted of 89 patients from Institution 1 (median age 62, 73 males) and the testing cohort included 52 patients from Institution 2 (median age 62, 41 males), and 10 in a clinical trial from Institution 3 (median age 69, 9 males). The integrated model, combining traditional and deep learning radiomics features from CT, T2, and DWI, demonstrated the best performance with an AUC of 0.868 (95% CI: 0.766–0.959), sensitivity of 88% (95% CI: 73.9–100), and specificity of 78.4% (95% CI: 63.6–90.2) in the testing cohort. This model outperformed single-modality models and the clinical model. Conclusion A multimodality deep learning radiomics model, utilizing CT, T2, and DWI images, was developed and validated for accurately predicting pCR of ESCC following nCRT. Critical relevance statement Our research demonstrates the satisfactory predictive value of multimodality deep learning radiomics for the response of nCRT in ESCC and provides a potentially helpful tool for personalized treatment including organ preservation strategy. Key Points After neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, patients with ESCC have pCR rates of about 40%. The multimodality deep learning radiomics model, could predict pCR after nCRT with high accuracy. The multimodality radiomics can be helpful in personalized treatment of esophageal cancer. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-024-01851-0Esophageal neoplasmsMultimodal imagingDeep learningTreatment outcomeNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
spellingShingle Yunsong Liu
Yi Wang
Xinyang Hu
Xin Wang
Liyan Xue
Qingsong Pang
Huan Zhang
Zeliang Ma
Heping Deng
Zhaoyang Yang
Xujie Sun
Yu Men
Feng Ye
Kuo Men
Jianjun Qin
Nan Bi
Jing Zhang
Qifeng Wang
Zhouguang Hui
Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Insights into Imaging
Esophageal neoplasms
Multimodal imaging
Deep learning
Treatment outcome
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
title Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
title_full Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
title_fullStr Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
title_full_unstemmed Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
title_short Multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
title_sort multimodality deep learning radiomics predicts pathological response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
topic Esophageal neoplasms
Multimodal imaging
Deep learning
Treatment outcome
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-024-01851-0
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