Research on gastrointestinal polyp detection method based on improved YOLOv7
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By
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Yiyan Zhang
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Baojie Zhang
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Ketao Ma
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Yujie Chen
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June 10, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Advancements in Gastrointestinal Polyp Detection Using an Enhanced YOLOv7 Approach
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Gastrointestinal Polyps |
| Key Mechanisms | Improved YOLOv7 model with ECANet attention mechanism and EIoU loss function. |
| Target Population | Patients undergoing endoscopic examination for gastrointestinal lesions. |
| Care Setting | Clinical settings utilizing electronic endoscopy. |
Key Highlights
- Improved detection precision of 94% and recall rate of 88.7%.
- Mean average precision of 92.9% on the Kvasir-SEG dataset.
- Enhanced model reduces interference from complex backgrounds.
- Utilizes deep learning for feature extraction in endoscopic images.
- Addresses common issues in gastrointestinal polyp detection.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Use electronic endoscopy for clear observation of gastrointestinal lesions.
Management
- Implement improved YOLOv7 model for accurate polyp detection.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regularly assess the performance of detection models in clinical practice.
Risks
- Potential for misdiagnosis if models do not accurately detect lesions.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals at risk for gastrointestinal diseases due to dietary habits.
Early detection of polyps can lead to effective intervention measures.
Clinical Best Practices
- Incorporate AI-based models to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
- Ensure clinicians are trained in interpreting endoscopic images.
- Utilize advanced detection models to minimize missed diagnoses.
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