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ReviewCancers2022

Application of Artificial Intelligence Methods for Imaging of Spinal Metastasis.

Wilson Ong, Lei Zhu, Wenqiao Zhang, Tricia Kuah, Desmond Shi Wei Lim, Xi Zhen Low, Yee Liang Thian, Ee Chin Teo, Jiong Hao Tan, Naresh Kumar and 5 more

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Review in Cancers, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
2.5field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 35 citations in OpenAlex.

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  17. A deep learning-based technique for the diagnosis of epidural spinal cord compression on thoracolumbar CT.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Wilson OngDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Lei ZhuDepartment of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, 13 Computing Drive, Singapore 117417, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-9193-8234
Wenqiao ZhangDepartment of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, 13 Computing Drive, Singapore 117417, Singapore.
Tricia KuahDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0003-2275-8835
Desmond Shi Wei LimDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Xi Zhen LowDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-1240-5908
Yee Liang ThianDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Ee Chin TeoDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Jiong Hao TanUniversity Spine Centre, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Health System, 1E, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, Singapore.
Naresh KumarUniversity Spine Centre, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Health System, 1E, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, Singapore.
Balamurugan A VellayappanDepartment of Radiation Oncology, National University Cancer Institute Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Beng Chin OoiDepartment of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore, 13 Computing Drive, Singapore 117417, Singapore.
Swee Tian QuekDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.
Andrew MakmurDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-9631-4121
James Thomas Patrick Decourcy HallinanDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd., Singapore 119074, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-0082-9033
National University of Singapore · SGNational University Hospital · SGNational University Health System · SGNational University Cancer Institute, Singapore · SG

Funding

MOH/NMRC CNIG20nov-0011, MOH-000725
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spinal metastasis is the most common malignant disease of the spine. Recently, major advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence technology have led to their increased use in oncological imaging. The purpose of this study is to review and summarise the present evidence for artificial intelligence applications in the detection, classification and management of spinal metastasis, along with their potential integration into clinical practice. A systematic, detailed search of the main electronic medical databases was undertaken in concordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A total of 30 articles were retrieved from the database and reviewed. Key findings of current AI applications were compiled and summarised. The main clinical applications of AI techniques include image processing, diagnosis, decision support, treatment assistance and prognostic outcomes. In the realm of spinal oncology, artificial intelligence technologies have achieved relatively good performance and hold immense potential to aid clinicians, including enhancing work efficiency and reducing adverse events. Further research is required to validate the clinical performance of the AI tools and facilitate their integration into routine clinical practice.

Indexed as

applicationsartificial intelligencedeep learningimagingmachine learningspinal metastasis

Identifiers

PMID36011018
PMCPMC9406500
OpenAlexW4292549051

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