Resolution in VUR, VUR + UTI.

Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2007.03.161
ObjectiveTo predict the chance of early VUR resolution.
AI ApproachLinear Support Vector Machines
Data Source(s)Single institutional series (205 patients)
Model InputAge, gender, presenting symptoms, reflux grade, laterality, whether reflex occurred during filling or voiding, initial bladder volume at onset, presence of complete ureteral duplication
Model OutcomeSpontaneous resolution at 1 and 2 years
Model Metrics1-year: AUC 0.82
2-year: AUC 0.86
Model UsabilityModel/Prognostic Calculator is readily available on the internet through JavaScript

AI = Artificial intelligence, AUC = Area under the receiver operator characteristic, VUR = Vesicoureteral reflux

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