Abstract WP406: Training and Validation of Deepmedic Machine Learning Tool for Automated Hematoma Segmentation and Volume Analysis on CT Using Multicenter Data

Abstract

Introduction: We sought to train and validate an automated machine learning algorithm for ICH segmentation and volume calculation using multicenter data. Methods: An open-source 3D deep machine learning algorithm “DeepMedic” was trained using manually segmented ICH from 208 CT scans (129 patients) from the multicenter PREDICT study. The algorithm was then validated with 125 manually segmented CT scans (48 patients) from the SPOTLIGHT study. Manual segmentation was performed with Quantomo semi-automated software. ABC/2 was measured for all studies by two neuroradiologists. Accuracy of DeepMedic segmentation was assessed using the Dice similarity coefficient. Analysis was stratified by presence of IVH. Intraclass correlation (ICC) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) assessed agreement between manual vs. DeepMedic segmentation volume; and manual segmentation and ABC/2 volume. Bland-Altman charts were analyzed for ABC/2 and DeepMedic vs. manual segmentation volumes. Results: DeepMedic demonstrated high segmentation accuracy in the training cohort (median Dice 0.96; IQR 0.95 - 0.97) and in the validation cohort (median Dice 0.91; IQR 0.86 - 0.94). Dice coefficients were not significantly different between patients with IVH in the training cohort; however was significantly worse in the validation cohort in patients with IVH (Wilcoxon p<0.001). Agreement was significantly better between DeepMedic and manual segmentation (PREDICT: ICC 0.99 [95%CI 0.99 -1.00]; SPOTLIGHT: ICC 0.98 [95%CI 0.97 - 0.99]) than between ABC/2 and manual segmentation (PREDICT: ICC 0.92 [95%CI 0.89 - 0.95]; SPOTLIGHT: ICC 0.95 [95%CI 0.93-0.97]). Improved accuracy of DeepMedic was demonstrated in Bland-Altman charts (Fig 1). Conclusion: ICH machine learning segmentation with DeepMedic is feasible and accurate; and demonstrates greater agreement with manual segmentation compared to ABC/2 volumes. Accuracy of the machine learning algorithm however is limited in patients with IVH.