Non-invasive Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in NSCLC Using Clinical, Radiomics, and Deep Learning Features From 18F-FDG PET/CT Based on Interpretable Machine Learning

The combined model, combining clinical, radiomics, and deep learning features from PET/CT, significantly improved the accuracy of LNM prediction in NSCLC patients. SHAP-based interpretability provided valuable insights into the model's decision-making process, enhancing its potential clinical application for preoperative decision-making in NSCLC.