Deep learning radiomics nomogram for preoperatively identifying moderate-to-severe chronic cholangitis in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: a multicenter study.

Journal: BMC medical imaging
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Long-term severe cholangitis can lead to dense adhesions and increased fragility of the bile duct, complicating surgical procedures and elevating operative risk in children with pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM). Consequently, preoperative diagnosis of moderate-to-severe chronic cholangitis is essential for guiding treatment strategies and surgical planning. This study aimed to develop and validate a deep learning radiomics nomogram (DLRN) based on contrast-enhanced CT images and clinical characteristics to preoperatively identify moderate-to-severe chronic cholangitis in children with PBM.

Authors

  • Hui-Min Mao
    Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215025, China.
  • Kai-Ge Chen
    Department of Ultrasound, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China.
  • Bin Zhu
    Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Wan-Liang Guo
    Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215025, China.
  • San-Li Shi
    Department of Radiology, The 8th Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, 710000, China. sanlishi1982@163.com.