arXiv (Cornell University)
Transformer-Enhanced Iterative Feedback Mechanism for Polyp Segmentation
August 2024 • Nikhil Kumar Tomar, Debesh Jha, Koushik Biswas, Tyler M. Berzin, Rajesh N. Keswani, Michael B. Wallace, Ulaş Bağcı
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause of cancer diagnosed in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among both genders. Notably, CRC is the leading cause of cancer in younger men less than 50 years old. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for the early diagnosis of CRC. Skills vary significantly among endoscopists, and a high miss rate is reported. Automated polyp segmentation can reduce the missed rates, and timely treatment is possible in the early stage. …