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Dugal Smith^1,2, Phillip Melville², Nicolette Fozzard²

¹Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, QLD, Australia.

The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

|November 12, 2022

Summary

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Autonomous computed tomography (CT) software alters radiologist assessment of pulmonary nodules, impacting follow-up recommendations. This AI tool changes how lung nodules are evaluated and managed.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence computer-assisted lung cancer radiographic image interpretation solitary pulmonary nodule

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

Pulmonary nodules are common findings on computed tomography (CT) scans.
Accurate assessment of pulmonary nodules is crucial for early lung cancer detection.
Radiologist interpretation can be subjective and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of autonomous computed tomography (CT) interpreting software on radiologist assessment of pulmonary nodules.
To determine if AI-assisted interpretation alters follow-up recommendations for lung nodules.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 100 patient CT scans for nodule assessment.
Comparison of radiologist (RAD) reports, computer-aided detection (CAD) software reports, and combined RAD + CAD reports.
Derivation of follow-up recommendations based on current guidelines for each report type.

Main Results:

Computer-aided detection (CAD) software reported larger nodule sizes compared to initial radiologist assessments (11.8 mm vs. 10.0 mm).
Combined radiologist and CAD (RAD + CAD) assessment led to altered follow-up recommendations in a significant portion of cases (23% less intensive, 34% more intensive).

Conclusions:

Autonomous AI software significantly influences radiologist interpretation of pulmonary nodules.
The integration of AI tools can modify the intensity and nature of recommended follow-up for lung nodules.
AI-assisted interpretation holds potential to refine nodule management strategies and improve patient outcomes.