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ReviewQuantitative imaging in medicine and surgery2024

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and megavoltage computed tomography (MVCT)-based radiomics in head and neck cancers: a systematic review and radiomics quality score assessment.

Mahayu Ismail, Mohd Ariff Mohamed Hanifa, Eznal Izwadi Mohd Mahidin, Hanani Abdul Manan, Noorazrul Yahya

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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Mahayu IsmailFaculty of Health Sciences, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Mohd Ariff Mohamed HanifaDepartment of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Eznal Izwadi Mohd MahidinDepartment of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hanani Abdul MananFunctional Image Processing Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Noorazrul YahyaFaculty of Health Sciences, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and megavoltage computed tomography (MVCT)-based images demonstrate measurable radiomics features that are potentially prognostic. This study aims to systematically synthesize the current research applying radiomics in head and neck cancers for outcome prediction and to assess the radiomics quality score (RQS) of the studies. Methods: A systematic search was performed to identify available studies on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Studies related to radiomics in oncology/radiotherapy fields and based on predefined Patient, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study design (PICOS) criteria were included. The methodological quality of the included study was evaluated independently by two reviewers according to the RQS. The Mann-Whitney U test was performed according to subgroups. The P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 reporting guidelines were adhered to. Results: From a total of 743 identified studies, six original studies were eligible for inclusion in the systematic review (median =97 patients). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for inter-reviewer on total RQS was excellent with 0.99 [95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.946< ICC <0.999]. There were no significant differences in the analyses between each RQS domain and subgroup components (P always >0.05). Numerically higher RQS domains score for publication year ≤2022 than 2023 and number of patients > median than ≤ median but not statistically significant. Conclusions: The number of radiomics studies involving CBCT and MVCT is still very limited. Self-reported RQS assessments should be encouraged for all radiomics studies.

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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)head and neck cancermegavoltage computed tomography (MVCT)radiomicsradiomics quality score (RQS)

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PMCPMC11400681

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