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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2025

Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Nodules in Chest Computed Tomography Using Artificial Intelligence: Retrospective Analysis.

Weiqi Liu, You Wu, Zhuozhao Zheng, Mark Bittle, Wei Yu, Hadi Kharrazi

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Weiqi LiuDepartment of Health Policy and Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6221-7136
You WuInstitute for Hospital Management, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9672-6129
Zhuozhao ZhengDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8547-6670
Mark BittleDepartment of Health Policy and Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7258-4445
Wei YuDepartment of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2896-6236
Hadi KharraziDepartment of Health Policy and Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1481-4323

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backgroundUncertainty in the diagnosis of lung nodules is a challenge for both patients and physicians. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly being integrated into medical imaging to assist diagnostic procedures. However, the accuracy of AI systems in identifying and measuring lung nodules on chest computed tomography (CT) scans remains unclear, which requires further evaluation.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of an AI-assisted diagnostic system on the diagnostic efficiency of radiologists. It specifically examined the report modification rates and missed and misdiagnosed rates of junior radiologists with and without AI assistance.

methodsWe obtained effective data from 12,889 patients in 2 tertiary hospitals in Beijing before and after the implementation of the AI system, covering the period from April 2018 to March 2022. Diagnostic reports written by both junior and senior radiologists were included in each case. Using reports by senior radiologists as a reference, we compared the modification rates of reports written by junior radiologists with and without AI assistance. We further evaluated alterations in lung nodule detection capability over 3 years after the integration of the AI system. Evaluation metrics of this study include lung nodule detection rate, accuracy, false negative rate, false positive rate, and positive predictive value. The statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and chi-square, Cochran-Armitage, and Mann-Kendall tests.

resultsThe AI system was implemented in Beijing Anzhen Hospital (Hospital A) in January 2019 and Tsinghua Changgung Hospital (Hospital C) in June 2021. The modification rate of diagnostic reports in the detection of lung nodules increased from 4.73% to 7.23% (χ

conclusionsThe AI system enhanced lung nodule detection, offering the possibility of earlier disease identification and timely intervention. Nevertheless, the initial reduction in accuracy underscores the need for standardized diagnostic criteria and comprehensive training for radiologists to maximize the effectiveness of AI-enabled diagnostic systems.

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Artificial IntelligenceLung NeoplasmsMultiple Pulmonary NodulesTomography, X-Ray ComputedAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesAI systemartificial intelligencediagnostic accuracylung noduleradiology

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