Optimization of clinical risk-factor interpretation and radiological findings with machine learning for PIRADS category 3 patients.

Journal: The Prostate
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Due to the low cancer-detection rate in patients with PIRADS category 3 lesions, we created machine learning (ML) models to facilitate decision-making about whether to perform prostate biopsies or monitor clinical information without biopsy results.

Authors

  • Pubordee Aussavavirojekul
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Apirak Hoonlor
    Computer Science Academic Group, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Sittiporn Srinualnad
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.