Machine learning-based classification of varicocoele grading: A promising approach for diagnosis and treatment optimization.

Journal: Andrology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Varicocoele is a correctable cause of male infertility. Although physical examination is still being used in diagnosis and grading, it gives conflicting results when compared to ultrasonography-based varicocoele grading.

Authors

  • Mehmet Vehbi Kayra
    Department of Urology, Baskent University School of Medicine, Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Medical and Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
  • Ali Şahin
    Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
  • Serdar Toksöz
    Department of Urology, Sincan Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Mehmet Serindere
    Department of Radiology, Hatay Training and Research Hospital, Güzelburç/Hatay, Turkey.
  • Emre Altıntaş
    Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Selcuk University, Tıp Fakültesi Alaeddin Keykubat Yerleşkesi Selçuklu, Konya, 42131, Turkey. dr.e.altintas@gmail.com.
  • Halil Özer
    Department of Radiology, Selcuk University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
  • Murat Gül
    Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Selcuk University, Tıp Fakültesi Alaeddin Keykubat Yerleşkesi Selçuklu, Konya, 42131, Turkey.