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ArticleCVIR endovascular2025

Accuracy of segment anything model for classification of vascular stenosis in digital subtraction angiography.

Vagner Navasardyan, Maria Katz, Lukas Goertz, Vazgen Zohranyan, Hayk Navasardyan, Iram Shahzadi, Jan Robert Kröger, Jan Borggrefe

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Vagner NavasardyanDepartment of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Germany. Vagner.Navasardyan@edu.ruhr-uni-bochum.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7787-0316
Maria KatzDepartment of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Germany.
Lukas GoertzDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
Vazgen ZohranyanServiceTitan, Inc, 11/1 Antarain St, 0009, Yerevan, Armenia.
Hayk NavasardyanSynopsys Armenia CJSC, 41 Arshakunyats Ave, Yerevan, Armenia.
Iram ShahzadiDepartment of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Germany.
Jan Robert KrögerDepartment of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Germany.
Jan BorggrefeDepartment of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, Johannes Wesling University Hospital, Hans-Nolte-Straße 1, 32429, Minden, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundThis retrospective study evaluates the diagnostic performance of an optimized comprehensive multi-stage framework based on the Segment Anything Model (SAM), which we named Dr-SAM, for detecting and grading vascular stenosis in the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries using digital subtraction angiography (DSA). MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 100 DSA examinations were conducted on 100 patients. The infrarenal abdominal aorta (AAI), common iliac arteries (CIA), and external iliac arteries (EIA) were independently evaluated by two experienced radiologists using a standardized 5-point grading scale. Dr-SAM analyzed the same DSA images, and its assessments were compared with the average stenosis grading provided by the radiologists. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated using Cohen's kappa, specificity, sensitivity, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.

resultsInterobserver agreement between radiologists, which established the reference standard, was strong (Cohen's kappa: CIA right = 0.95, CIA left = 0.94, EIA right = 0.98, EIA left = 0.98, AAI = 0.79). Dr-SAM showed high agreement with radiologist consensus for CIA (κ = 0.93 right, 0.91 left), moderate agreement for EIA (κ = 0.79 right, 0.76 left), and fair agreement for AAI (κ = 0.70). Dr-SAM demonstrated excellent specificity (up to 1.0) and robust sensitivity (0.67-0.83). Wilcoxon tests revealed no significant differences between Dr-SAM and radiologist grading (p > 0.05).

conclusionDr-SAM proved to be an accurate and efficient tool for vascular assessment, with the potential to streamline diagnostic workflows and reduce variability in stenosis grading. Its ability to deliver rapid and consistent evaluations may contribute to earlier detection of disease and the optimization of treatment strategies. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings in prospective settings and to enhance its capabilities, particularly in the detection of occlusions.

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Artificial intelligence (AI)Digital subtraction angiographySegment Anything Model (SAM)Vascular segmentation; peripheral arterial disease

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