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Endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) has proven to be a reliable tool for detailed visualization of anal structures but relies on expert interpretation. Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer a solution for more accurate and consistent diagnoses. This study aims to develop and test a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based algorithm for automatic classification of fissures and anal lacerations (internal and external) on EUAS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A single-center retrospective study analyzed 238 EUAS radial probe exams (April 2022\u2013January 2024), categorizing 4528 frames into fissures (516), external lacerations (2174), and internal lacerations (1838), following validation by three experts. Data was split 80% for training and 20% for testing. Performance metrics included sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>For external lacerations, the CNN achieved 82.5% sensitivity, 93.5% specificity, and 88.2% accuracy. For internal lacerations, achieved 91.7% sensitivity, 85.9% specificity, and 88.2% accuracy. For anal fissures, achieved 100% sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This first EUAS AI-assisted model for differentiating benign anal injuries demonstrates excellent diagnostic performance. It highlights AI\u2019s potential to improve accuracy, reduce reliance on expertise, and support broader clinical adoption. 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