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  • Medical Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Computer-aided detection (CADe) systems aim to improve polyp detection during colonoscopies.
  • Previous studies suggest CADe benefits, but potential biases and clinical outcome impacts require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the real-world effectiveness of a deep learning-based CADe system in colon polyp detection.
  • To compare the adenoma detection rate (ADR) and polyp detection performance between endoscopists with and without CADe assistance.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter trial utilizing a CADe system (convolutional and recurrent neural networks) for real-time polyp detection.
  • Blinded endoscopists were monitored, with CADe detections prompting immediate reinspection.
  • Adenoma detection rates and polyp detection rates were measured pre- and post-study, with histological confirmation.

Main Results:

  • CADe sensitivity for polyp detection was comparable to human endoscopists (94.6% vs 96.0%), but superior for adenomas.
  • CADe led to a 1.1% increase in ADR per patient, primarily from small adenomas (<5mm).
  • Non-neoplastic polyp detection increased by 4.9%, procedure time rose by 6.6 minutes, and surveillance intervals changed in 2.3% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • The additional adenoma detection gain from CADe was minimal, with rare changes to patient surveillance intervals.
  • CADe increased the detection of non-neoplastic polyps, potentially adding to the workload for inspection and polypectomy.