Human surface anatomy terminology for dermatology: a Delphi consensus from the International Skin Imaging Collaboration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is no internationally vetted set of anatomic terms to describe human surface anatomy.

Objective

To establish expert consensus on a standardized set of terms that describe clinically relevant human surface anatomy.

Methods

We conducted a Delphi consensus on surface anatomy terminology between July 2017 and July 2019. The initial survey included 385 anatomic terms, organized in seven levels of hierarchy. If agreement exceeded the 75% established threshold, the term was considered 'accepted' and included in the final list. Terms added by the participants were passed on to the next round of consensus. Terms with <75% agreement were included in subsequent surveys along with alternative terms proposed by participants until agreement was reached on all terms

SUBMITTER: Navarrete-Dechent C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8236240 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature