Response to repeat echoendoscopic celiac plexus neurolysis in pancreatic cancer patients: A machine learning approach.

Journal: Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.]
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: /Objectives: Efficacy of repeat echoendoscopic celiac plexus neurolysis is still unclear. Aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of repeat celiac plexus neurolysis and to build an artificial neural network model able to predict pain response.

Authors

  • Antonio Facciorusso
    Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Gastroenterology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Valentina Del Prete
    Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Matteo Antonino
    Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Vincenzo Rosario Buccino
    Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Nicola Muscatiello
    Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.