Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are actively implemented in the processing and analysis of diagnostic medical images. The accuracy and reliability of AI algorithms are determined by the amount and quality of training data sets. Currently, a need exists for increased open access...

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Main Authors: Maria R. Kodenko, Tatiana A. Makarova
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Language:English
Published: Eco-Vector 2023-06-01
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Online Access:https://jdigitaldiagnostics.com/DD/article/viewFile/430355/125007
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description BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are actively implemented in the processing and analysis of diagnostic medical images. The accuracy and reliability of AI algorithms are determined by the amount and quality of training data sets. Currently, a need exists for increased open access data sets, particularly abdominal aortic CT angiographic studies (CTA). Limitations of existing abdominal aortic CTA data sets are binary labeling (classification of the entire study) and small number of examinations. In addition, most examinations do not contain signs of aortic pathology, which, given its variability, significantly limits their use for AI training, since the target of such algorithms is the detection of pathology. AIM: To prepare a CTA data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. METHODS: Using the CTA data set with sings of abdominal aortic aneurysm, the stages and features of data set creation for AI training in accordance with the methodological recommendations were considered. Given the basic diagnostic requirements for the selected clinical task, the terms of reference for the preparation of the data set were formed, the required sample size was calculated, and the optimal annotation scenario was determined. The next stage included the selection of initial CT data of abdominal organs in the Unified Radiology Information System, anonymization of data, semi-automatic labeling and of the area of interest (aortic wall and aortic bed) using the 3D Slicer tool and its verification by an examining radiologist, and documentation of intermediate results. RESULTS: The calculated sample volume included 100 scans, containing the arterial phase, with a slice thickness of up to 1.2 mm. The balance of normal vs. pathology classes was chosen to be 1:4. Partial annotation of the data (50%) was performed. CONCLUSIONS: A methodology for preparing CTA data sets was developed. The generated dataset, if the necessary procedures are followed, will be placed in the public domain and may be used for training and testing AI algorithms and conducting scientific research.
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spelling doaj.art-2551f51a605c482a85ea82bd89f6add92023-08-03T20:08:46ZengEco-VectorDigital Diagnostics2712-84902712-89622023-06-0141S909210.17816/DD43035576512Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysmMaria R. Kodenko0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0166-3768Tatiana A. Makarova1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6274-5636Moscow Center for Diagnostics and TelemedicineRussian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional EducationBACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are actively implemented in the processing and analysis of diagnostic medical images. The accuracy and reliability of AI algorithms are determined by the amount and quality of training data sets. Currently, a need exists for increased open access data sets, particularly abdominal aortic CT angiographic studies (CTA). Limitations of existing abdominal aortic CTA data sets are binary labeling (classification of the entire study) and small number of examinations. In addition, most examinations do not contain signs of aortic pathology, which, given its variability, significantly limits their use for AI training, since the target of such algorithms is the detection of pathology. AIM: To prepare a CTA data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm. METHODS: Using the CTA data set with sings of abdominal aortic aneurysm, the stages and features of data set creation for AI training in accordance with the methodological recommendations were considered. Given the basic diagnostic requirements for the selected clinical task, the terms of reference for the preparation of the data set were formed, the required sample size was calculated, and the optimal annotation scenario was determined. The next stage included the selection of initial CT data of abdominal organs in the Unified Radiology Information System, anonymization of data, semi-automatic labeling and of the area of interest (aortic wall and aortic bed) using the 3D Slicer tool and its verification by an examining radiologist, and documentation of intermediate results. RESULTS: The calculated sample volume included 100 scans, containing the arterial phase, with a slice thickness of up to 1.2 mm. The balance of normal vs. pathology classes was chosen to be 1:4. Partial annotation of the data (50%) was performed. CONCLUSIONS: A methodology for preparing CTA data sets was developed. The generated dataset, if the necessary procedures are followed, will be placed in the public domain and may be used for training and testing AI algorithms and conducting scientific research.https://jdigitaldiagnostics.com/DD/article/viewFile/430355/125007artificial intelligencedatasetctaabdominal aortic aneurysm
spellingShingle Maria R. Kodenko
Tatiana A. Makarova
Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
Digital Diagnostics
artificial intelligence
dataset
cta
abdominal aortic aneurysm
title Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
title_full Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
title_fullStr Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
title_full_unstemmed Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
title_short Preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
title_sort preparation of abdominal computed tomography data set for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm
topic artificial intelligence
dataset
cta
abdominal aortic aneurysm
url https://jdigitaldiagnostics.com/DD/article/viewFile/430355/125007
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