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ArticleInternational wound journal2016

PredyCLU: a prediction system for chronic leg ulcers based on fuzzy logic; part I - exploring the venous side.

Stefano de Franciscis, Salvatore Fregola, Alessandro Gallo, Giuseppe Argirò, Andrea Barbetta, Gianluca Buffone, Francesco G Caliò, Giovanni De Caridi, Bruno Amato, Raffaele Serra

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Article in International wound journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02911012 (Multiple Algorithms System Of All Scores in Embolism - MOSE), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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2 · The registry

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Multiple Algorithms System Of All Scores in Embolism - MOSE

TypeobservationalSponsorUniversity Magna GraeciaRan2016 to 2017Enrolled15,208ConditionsVenous Thromboembolism, Risk Assessment, Risk Management
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Stefano de FranciscisInteruniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Salvatore FregolaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Alessandro GalloDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Giuseppe ArgiròDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Andrea BarbettaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Gianluca BuffoneDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6998-5405
Francesco G CaliòDivision of Vascular Surgery, S. Anna Hospital, Catanzaro, Italy.
Giovanni De CaridiDepartment of Dentistry and Medical and Surgical Experimental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Bruno AmatoInteruniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Raffaele SerraInteruniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL), International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Magna Graecia University · ITOspedale Sant'Anna · ITUniversity of Messina · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic leg ulcers (CLUs) are a common occurrence in the western population and are associated with a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. They also cause a substantial burden on the health budget. The pathogenesis of leg ulceration is quite heterogeneous, and chronic venous ulceration (CVU) is the most common manifestation representing the main complication of chronic venous disease (CVD). Prevention strategies and early identification of the risk represent the best form of management. Fuzzy logic is a flexible mathematical system that has proved to be a powerful tool for decision-making systems and pattern classification systems in medicine. In this study, we have elaborated a computerised prediction system for chronic leg ulcers (PredyCLU) based on fuzzy logic, which was retrospectively applied on a multicentre population of 77 patients with CVD. This evaluation system produced reliable risk score patterns and served effectively as a stratification risk tool in patients with CVD who were at the risk of developing CVUs.

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Fuzzy LogicAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansIncidenceItalyLeg UlcerMalePhlebitisPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexChronic leg ulcerChronic venous diseaseChronic venous ulcerationFuzzy logicRisk factor

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PMID26542425
PMCPMC7950076
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