Implementation of a Large-Scale Image Curation Workflow Using Deep Learning Framework

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Title: Implementation of a Large-Scale Image Curation Workflow Using Deep Learning Framework
Authors: Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD, Robert Slater, PhD, Nancy Barrett, MS, Rick Voland, MS, Rohit Balaji, BA, Jennifer Heathcote, BA, Roomasa Channa, MD, Barbara Blodi, MD
Source: Ophthalmology Science, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 100198- (2022)
Publisher Information: Elsevier, 2022.
Publication Year: 2022
Collection: LCC:Ophthalmology
Subject Terms: Artificial intelligence, Deep learning, Fundus photograph, Image curation, Machine learning, Metadata, Ophthalmology, RE1-994
More Details: Purpose: The curation of images using human resources is time intensive but an essential step for developing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Our goal was to develop and implement an AI algorithm for image curation in a high-volume setting. We also explored AI tools that will assist in deploying a tiered approach, in which the AI model labels images and flags potential mislabels for human review. Design: Implementation of an AI algorithm. Participants: Seven-field stereoscopic images from multiple clinical trials. Methods: The 7-field stereoscopic image protocol includes 7 pairs of images from various parts of the central retina along with images of the anterior part of the eye. All images were labeled for field number by reading center graders. The model output included classification of the retinal images into 8 field numbers. Probability scores (0–1) were generated to identify misclassified images, with 1 indicating a high probability of a correct label. Main Outcome Measures: Agreement of AI prediction with grader classification of field number and the use of probability scores to identify mislabeled images. Results: The AI model was trained and validated on 17 529 images and tested on 3004 images. The pooled agreement of field numbers between grader classification and the AI model was 88.3% (kappa, 0.87). The pooled mean probability score was 0.97 (standard deviation [SD], 0.08) for images for which the graders agreed with the AI-generated labels and 0.77 (SD, 0.19) for images for which the graders disagreed with the AI-generated labels (P < 0.0001). Using receiver operating characteristic curves, a probability score of 0.99 was identified as a cutoff for distinguishing mislabeled images. A tiered workflow using a probability score of < 0.99 as a cutoff would include 27.6% of the 3004 images for human review and reduce the error rate from 11.7% to 1.5%. Conclusions: The implementation of AI algorithms requires measures in addition to model validation. Tools to flag potential errors in the labels generated by AI models will reduce inaccuracies, increase trust in the system, and provide data for continuous model development.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2666-9145
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666914522000872; https://doaj.org/toc/2666-9145
DOI: 10.1016/j.xops.2022.100198
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/9d17539b74d04e7691c9597143539743
Accession Number: edsdoj.9d17539b74d04e7691c9597143539743
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:26669145
DOI:10.1016/j.xops.2022.100198
Published in:Ophthalmology Science
Language:English