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BORQUE FERNANDO, Ángel et al. Current validity of nomograms for prostate cancer stating. Arch. Esp. Urol. [online]. 2006, vol.59, n.10, pp.989-1000. ISSN 0004-0614.

Objetive: This paper presents a review of the concept of "nomogram" applied to prostate cancer, and specifically as a staging tool. Methods/Results: We describe the essential parameters for the evaluation of such type of predictive models: Calibration, discrimination and clinical usefulness. Such requisites are analyzed using a real clinical case in our clinical setting, comparing the "Partin`s tables" and the "Miguel Servet University Hospital´s nomogram". We demonstrate its correct calibration, discrimination and clinical usefulness after previous selection of proper cut points. Conclusion: The application of the predictive model to our clinical practice has achieved a clinical understaging of 17.3% after radical prostatectomy.

Palabras clave : Nomograms; Prostate cancer; Staging.

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