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Deep Learning-Based Inner Ear Subregion Segmentation in 3D T2-Weighted MRI Using Label-Preserving Data Augmentation.

Wooseung Kim^1,2, Yeonah Kang^3,4, Seokhwan Lee^5,6

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin, Republic of Korea.

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Summary

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This study introduces a deep learning method for segmenting inner ear structures on MRI scans, improving accuracy for conditions like Meniere's disease. The novel label-preserving data augmentation significantly enhances segmentation of delicate inner ear anatomy.

Keywords:

MRI deep learning inner ear segmentation semicircular canals

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Artificial Intelligence
Otolaryngology

Background:

Manual segmentation of inner ear structures on MRI is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Accurate segmentation is crucial for diagnosing and planning treatments for auditory disorders like Meniere's disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a deep learning method for automated segmentation of inner ear subregions from T2-weighted MR images.
To assess the impact of a novel label-preserving data augmentation strategy on segmentation accuracy, particularly for intricate structures.

Main Methods:

A 3D transformer-based deep learning model was trained on 74 3D T2-weighted MR images.
A label-preserving data augmentation strategy was developed and compared against conventional methods.
Segmentation performance was evaluated using Dice Similarity Coefficient (DSC), Intersection over Union (IoU), and Hausdorff Distance (HD) on internal and external datasets.

Main Results:

The proposed method, using label-preserving augmentation, showed improved performance on internal test sets (DSC: 0.905, IoU: 0.828) compared to conventional augmentation.
Significant improvements were observed on the external test set (DSC: 0.919, IoU: 0.852), outperforming the conventional approach substantially.
The method demonstrated enhanced robustness and accuracy, especially for segmenting thin and intricate structures like the semicircular canals.

Conclusions:

The developed deep learning method effectively segments inner ear subregions from MR images.
The label-preserving data augmentation strategy significantly enhances segmentation accuracy and robustness, particularly for complex anatomical details.
This approach offers a promising solution to overcome the limitations of manual segmentation in clinical practice.