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Observational studyAbdominal radiology (New York)2024

Introducing AEM-RADS: A novel reporting and data system for abdominal emergencies.

Ahmet Gürkan Erdemir, Hasbi Başaran, İlkay Sedakat İdilman, Mehmet Ruhi Onur, Erhan Akpınar

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Observational study in Abdominal radiology (New York), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. The problem-solving role of the 'wait and repeat CT' approach in the diagnosis and treatment of acute abdomen.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2025
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Ahmet Gürkan ErdemirDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. a.gurkan.erdemir@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7427-1039
Hasbi BaşaranDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0009-8487-6061
İlkay Sedakat İdilmanDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-1913-2404
Mehmet Ruhi OnurDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-1732-7862
Erhan AkpınarDepartment of Radiology, Biological Sciences Division, The University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8245-4804

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe Reporting and Data System (RADS) has proven successful in various medical settings, but a standardized reporting system for abdominal emergencies is lacking. In this study, the Abdominal Emergency Reporting and Data System (AEM-RADS) for urgent findings on abdominal CT scans is introduced to address the need for consistency in emergency radiology.

methodsIn this prospective observational study, conducted over a six-month period, the urgency of abdominal CT scans was assessed using the proposed AEM-RADS scoring system. The committee developed a scale ranging from AEM-RADS 1 (normal) to AEM-RADS 5 (urgent disease). Interobserver agreement between two observers with different experience was evaluated, and robust AEM-RADS reference values were established by radiologists who were not observers. Statistical analysis used mean, standard deviations and Kendall's tau analysis for interobserver agreement.

resultsAmong 2656 patients who underwent CT for abdominal emergencies, the AEM-RADS distribution was 17.50% AEM-RADS 1, 28.57% AEM-RADS 2, 7.22% AEM-RADS 3, 35.61% AEM-RADS 4, and 11.06% AEM-RADS 5. Interobserver agreement was high, especially for urgent and emergent cases (p < 0.0001). Notable discrepancies were observed in AEM-RADS categories 2C-D and 3B-C, emphasizing the influence of radiologists' experience on interpretation. However, the interobserver agreement for both AEM-RADS 2C-D and 3B-C were statistically significant (p < 0.001).

conclusionsAEM-RADS showed promising reliability, particularly in identifying urgent and emergent cases. Despite some inter-observer discrepancies, the system showed potential for standardized emergency workups. AEM-RADS could significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy in abdominal emergencies and provide a structured framework for shared decision-making between clinicians and radiologists.0.

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EmergenciesRadiography, AbdominalRadiology Information SystemsTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesAbdominal injuries (D000007)Abdominal pain (D015746)Acute abdomen (D000006)Multidetector computed tomography (D061330)Prospective studies (D011446)

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