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EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTICANCER THERAPY
Volume 21, Issue 4, Pages 425-449Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2021.1860762
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Radiomics; rectal Cancer; therapeutic response; long course neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy; magnetic resonance imaging
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Advanced models that include multiple radiomics categories appear to be the most promising in predicting NA CRT response for locoregionally advanced rectal cancer. However, standardization is needed across studies in defining NA CRT response, imaging protocols, and radiomics features used. Further validation studies are necessary to determine the full value of MRI radiomics in predicting response for this type of cancer.
Introduction: The standard of care for locoregionally advanced rectal cancer is neoadjuvant therapy (NA CRT) prior to surgery, of which 10-30% experience a complete pathologic response (pCR). There has been interest in using imaging features, also known as radiomics features, to predict pCR and potentially avoid surgery. This systematic review aims to describe the spectrum of MRI studies examining high-performing radiomic features that predict NA CRT response. Areas covered: This article reviews the use of pre-therapy MRI in predicting NA CRT response for patients with locoregionally advanced rectal cancer (T3/T4 and/or N1+). The primary outcome was to identify MRI radiomic studies; secondary outcomes included the power and the frequency of use of radiomic features. Expert opinion: Advanced models incorporating multiple radiomics categories appear to be the most promising. However, there is a need for standardization across studies with regards to; the definition of NA CRT response, imaging protocols, and radiomics features incorporated. Further studies are needed to validate current radiomics models and to fully ascertain the value of MRI radiomics in the response prediction for locoregionally advanced rectal cancer.
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