title: [Medical decision analysis in veterinary practice. An introduction with reference to the problem: to operate or not in cryptorchism in dogs].
abstract: In the present report, medical decision analysis in veterinary practice is introduced. Fundamentals such as decision tree, utility, and sensitivity analysis are explained using a clinical example. The decision-analytic approach is found to produce an interesting result. Finally, a prospect for the future is presented.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Geneeskunde van het Kleine Huisdier, Utrecht.
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Bosch
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: von Sluys
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: van Nes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003663:Decision Trees; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Medische besliskunde in de diergeneeskundige praktijk. Een introductie aan de hand van het probleem: het al of niet opereren van de cryptorche hond.