Deep learning model for the prediction of lymph node metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma using MIP FDG-PET images: a retrospective validation study.
PURPOSE Accurate preoperative diagnosis of lymph node (LN) metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is crucial for determining treatment strategies, including organ-sparing therapies. We aimed to develop and validate a deep learning (DL) model using rotational maximum-intensity projection (MIP) 18 F-FDG...