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ArticleAbdominal radiology (New York)2026

Combined dual-phase CT radiomics and deep transfer learning model for oxaliplatin response in unresectable colorectal liver metastases.

Gouling Zhan, Zuoxi Li, Xuehuan Liu, Xiao Gao, Dahe Zhan, Feilong Huang, Zi Yang, Hong Yu, Yuting Wang, Tingyi Zhang and 2 more

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Gouling Zhan *Department of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Zuoxi Li *Department of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Xuehuan LiuDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin, China.
Xiao GaoDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Dahe ZhanDepartment of Oncology, Yueyang Central Hospital, Yueyang, China.
Feilong HuangDepartment of Radiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Zi YangSchool of Automation, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China.
Hong YuDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Yuting WangDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Tingyi ZhangDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Qi LiangDepartment of Radiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China. csuliangqi10@163.com.
Jun LiuDepartment of Radiology, Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China. cjr.liujun@vip.163.com.

Funding

Hunan Province Nature Science Foundation 2023JJ30828National Natural Science Foundation of China 12174203Tianjin Medical University Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Discipline Enhancement Program-Key Projects of Scientific Research Special Fund 2024XKZXY08
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Abstract

objectivesAccurate prediction of response to first-line oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is critical for optimizing treatment strategies. This study aimed to develop and validate a dual-phase CT-based Combined model integrating radiomics, deep transfer learning (DTL), and clinical variables to enable individualized response prediction.

methodsIn this multicenter retrospective study, 360 patients with unresectable CRLM were enrolled from three medical centers. Patients from one center were randomly divided into a training cohort (n = 199) and an internal validation cohort (n = 86), while an independent external test cohort (n = 75) was composed of patients from two separate institutions. Radiomics and DTL features were extracted from arterial and portal venous phase CT images. A Combined model was developed by integrating radiomics, DTL outputs, and clinical variables. Model performance was evaluated through AUC, accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and clinical utility.

resultsThe Combined model achieved AUCs of 0.928 (95% CI: 0.894-0.963), 0.899 (95% CI: 0.834-0.964), and 0.858 (95% CI: 0.776-0.941) in the training, internal validation, and external test cohorts, respectively. It consistently outperformed the radiomics, DTL, and Clinical models in most cohorts, with favorable calibration and greater clinical benefit across decision thresholds.

conclusionWe developed and validated a dual-phase CT Combined model that enables accurate early prediction of chemotherapy response in unresectable CRLM. By facilitating early identification of patients with non-objective response, this approach provides a non-invasive and clinically feasible tool to support individualized treatment planning, guide timely treatment modification, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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Antineoplastic AgentsColorectal NeoplasmsDeep LearningLiver NeoplasmsOxaliplatinRadiomicsTomography, X-Ray ComputedAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityTransfer Machine LearningAntineoplastic AgentsOxaliplatinChemotherapy responseColorectal liver metastasesDeep transfer learningDual-phase CTRadiomics

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