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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2023

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Radiological Markers of Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) on Non-Contrast CT Scans of the Brain.

Dittapong Songsaeng, Poonsuta Nava-Apisak, Jittsupa Wongsripuemtet, Siripra Kingchan, Phuriwat Angkoondittaphong, Phattaranan Phawaphutanon, Akara Supratak

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Article in Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Dittapong SongsaengDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Poonsuta Nava-ApisakDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Jittsupa WongsripuemtetDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-8168-6056
Siripra KingchanFaculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
Phuriwat AngkoondittaphongFaculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
Phattaranan PhawaphutanonDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0001-4161-811X
Akara SupratakFaculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-6739-7642
Siriraj Hospital · THMahidol University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diagnosing normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) via non-contrast computed tomography (CT) brain scans is presently a formidable task due to the lack of universally agreed-upon standards for radiographic parameter measurement. A variety of radiological parameters, such as Evans' index, narrow sulci at high parietal convexity, Sylvian fissures' dilation, focally enlarged sulci, and more, are currently measured by radiologists. This study aimed to enhance NPH diagnosis by comparing the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of radiological parameters, as evaluated by radiologists and AI methods, utilizing cerebrospinal fluid volumetry. Results revealed a sensitivity of 77.14% for radiologists and 99.05% for AI, with specificities of 98.21% and 57.14%, respectively, in diagnosing NPH. Radiologists demonstrated NPV, PPV, and an accuracy of 82.09%, 97.59%, and 88.02%, while AI reported 98.46%, 68.42%, and 77.42%, respectively. ROC curves exhibited an area under the curve of 0.954 for radiologists and 0.784 for AI, signifying the diagnostic index for NPH. In conclusion, although radiologists exhibited superior sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in diagnosing NPH, AI served as an effective initial screening mechanism for potential NPH cases, potentially easing the radiologists' burden. Given the ongoing AI advancements, it is plausible that AI could eventually match or exceed radiologists' diagnostic prowess in identifying hydrocephalus.

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