Real-time assessment of video images for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma invasion depth using artificial intelligence.

Journal: Journal of gastroenterology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although optimal treatment of superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) requires accurate evaluation of cancer invasion depth, the current process is rather subjective and may vary by observer. We, therefore, aimed to develop an AI system to calculate cancer invasion depth.

Authors

  • Yusaku Shimamoto
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka Japan.
  • Ryu Ishihara
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka Japan.
  • Yusuke Kato
    AI Medical Service Inc., Tokyo, Japan.
  • Ayaka Shoji
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
  • Takahiro Inoue
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
  • Katsunori Matsueda
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
  • Muneaki Miyake
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
  • Kotaro Waki
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan.
  • Mitsuhiro Kono
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka Japan.
  • Hiromu Fukuda
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka Japan.
  • Noriko Matsuura
    Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Osaka International Cancer Institute Osaka Japan.
  • Koji Nagaike
    Department of Gastroenterology, Suita Municipal Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
  • Kenji Aoi
    Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiduka City Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
  • Katsumi Yamamoto
    Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, Osaka Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
  • Takuya Inoue
    Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan.
  • Masanori Nakahara
    Department of Gastroenterology, Ikeda Municipal Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
  • Akihiro Nishihara
    Department of Gastroenterology, Minoh City Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
  • Tomohiro Tada
    AI Medical Service Inc Tokyo Japan.