研究目的
To validate previously developed radiomics models relying on just two radiomics features from 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images for prediction of disease free survival (DFS) and locoregional control (LRC) in locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC).
研究成果
The previously developed PET/MRI radiomics predictive models were successfully validated in two independent external cohorts. A proposed flowchart for improved management of patients based on these models should now be confirmed in future larger prospective studies.
研究不足
The study was retrospective, and the cohorts were relatively small with limited number of events, leading to large confidence intervals for most hazard ratios reported. The use of semi-automatic segmentation tools and adherence to IBSI guidelines for radiomics features calculation should facilitate reproducibility.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved validating radiomics models using PET and MRI images for predicting DFS and LRC in LACC patients treated with chemoradiotherapy. The ComBat method was used for multicentric harmonization of radiomics features.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Patients with LACC receiving chemoradiotherapy were enrolled from two French and one Canadian center. Pre-treatment imaging was performed for each patient.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
PET/CT and MRI images were used, with specific scanners and protocols detailed in the supplemental table
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The models for DFS and LRC were tuned using one French cohort and applied to other French and Canadian cohorts.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The ComBat method was used for harmonization. Accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were calculated for the models.
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