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Nine classification models were constructed, and their performance was evaluated based on accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and area under the curve (AUC). The optimal model was selected according to the AUC value. Model interpretation was performed using SHAP analysis and feature importance ranking.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 655 patients were included, with 459 in the development set and 196 in the test set. The AWS incidence rate was 26.9% (176 cases). LASSO regression identified 14 most predictive features, and SHAP value analysis revealed that lymph node surgical approach and lymphedema were the most critical variables. The logistic regression (LR) model demonstrated the best overall predictive performance (AUC\u00a0=\u00a00.72).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study confirmed that the LR model exhibited superior accuracy and AUC value combinations, effectively identifying high-risk AWS patients. 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