A novel framework for esophageal cancer grading: combining CT imaging, radiomics, reproducibility, and deep learning insights.

Journal: BMC gastroenterology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to create a reliable framework for grading esophageal cancer. The framework combines feature extraction, deep learning with attention mechanisms, and radiomics to ensure accuracy, interpretability, and practical use in tumor analysis.

Authors

  • Muna Alsallal
    Electronics and Communication Department, College of Engineering, Al- Muthanna University, Education Zone, AL-Muthanna, Iraq.
  • Hanan Hassan Ahmed
    College of Pharmacy, Alnoor University, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Radhwan Abdul Kareem
    Ahl al Bayt University, Kerbala, Iraq.
  • Anupam Yadav
    Department of Computer Engineering and Application, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, India.
  • Subbulakshmi Ganesan
    Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Aman Shankhyan
    Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India.
  • Sofia Gupta
    Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges-Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab, 140307, India.
  • Kamal Kant Joshi
    Department of Allied Science, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248002, India.
  • Hayder Naji Sameer
    Collage of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, 64001, Iraq.
  • Ahmed Yaseen
    Gilgamesh Ahliya University, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Zainab H Athab
    Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq.
  • Mohaned Adil
    Pharmacy College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Bagher Farhood
    Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. bffarhood@gmail.com.