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Data-efficient unsupervised deep learning deformable SPECT/CT registration framework for voxel-level radionuclide

Junyi Liu1, Xuanhe Wang1, Hui Zhang2

  • 1School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China.

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Summary

This study introduces Nufit-Reg, a novel deep learning framework for accurate deformable SPECT/CT registration. It enables precise voxel-based dosimetry in radionuclide therapy, even with limited imaging data.

Keywords:
Deformable registrationIodine-131SPECT/CTUnsupervised deep learningVoxel-level dosimetry

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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiotherapy
  • Deep Learning

Background:

  • Accurate image registration is crucial for quantitative SPECT/CT analysis in radionuclide therapy.
  • Data scarcity in clinical settings poses a challenge for developing robust registration models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a data-efficient, unsupervised deep learning framework for deformable SPECT/CT registration.
  • To support voxel-based dosimetry in radionuclide therapy, especially with limited imaging datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed Nufit-Reg, an unsupervised deep learning network using dual Swin-Transformer encoders.
  • Employed a two-stage training strategy: inter-patient pre-training and few-shot intra-patient fine-tuning.
  • Evaluated registration accuracy using image similarity metrics and Jacobian determinant analysis, and assessed downstream dosimetry impact.

Main Results:

  • Nufit-Reg achieved superior weighted SSIM (0.8968 ± 0.0241) compared to existing methods.
  • Registration accuracy improvements led to an 11.7% reduction in tumor fitting RMSE.
  • Demonstrated more stable dose distributions with reduced D2% extremes and higher median D98%.

Conclusions:

  • Nufit-Reg offers accurate and efficient deformable SPECT/CT registration in data-limited conditions.
  • The two-stage training approach effectively addresses data scarcity.
  • Provides a practical solution for individualized voxel-based dosimetry in I-131 radionuclide therapy.