Sequential decision tree using the analytic hierarchy process for decision support in rectal cancer

SUNER KARAKÜLAH, ASLI; Celikoglu, Can; DİCLE, OĞUZ; SÖKMEN, SELMAN

doi:10.1016/j.artmed.2012.05.003

Sequential decision tree using the analytic hierarchy process for decision support in rectal cancer

SUNER KARAKÜLAH A., Celikoglu C. C., DİCLE O., SÖKMEN S.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE, vol.56, no.1, pp.59-68, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 56 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.artmed.2012.05.003
Journal Name: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.59-68
Keywords: Medical decision making, Analytic hierarchy process, Sequential decision tree, Rectal cancer
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the most appropriate method for construction of a sequential decision tree in the management of rectal cancer, using various patient-specific criteria and treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.