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Review
. 2021 Feb;101(1):97-107.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.08.012. Epub 2020 Nov 2.

Evolution of Risk Calculators and the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Patient Complications

Jerica L Podrat  1 , Fernando Ramirez Del Val  1 , Kevin Y Pei  2
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Evolution of Risk Calculators and the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Patient Complications

Jerica L Podrat et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Risk calculators are an underused tool for surgeons and trainees when determining and communicating surgical risk. We summarize some of the more common risk calculators and discuss their evolution and limitations. We also describe artificial intelligence models, which have the potential to help clinicians better understand and use risk assessment.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Morbidity; Risk calculator.

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