Barw Barw Medical Journal 2960-1959 2023 07 25 ChatGPT Insight and Opinion Regarding the Controversies in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case-Based Study 10.58742/bmj.v1i2.48 eng Ameer M. Salih Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. ameer.salih@univsul.edu.iq Nashaddin A. Mohammed Halabja General Hospital, Halabja, Kurdistan, Iraq. nashaddin.mohammed@gmail.com Yousif M. Mahmood Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. yousuf.smarthealth@gmail.com Sabah J. Hassan Smart Health Tower, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. sabah.jalal@gmail.com Hiwa S. Namiq College of Pharmacy, Department of Basic science, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. hiwa.namiq@gmail.com Abdullah K. Ghafour Shahid Peshraw Hospital, Chamchamal, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq.. abdullah.ghafour@gmail.com Saywan K. Asaad College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. saywan.asaad@gmail.com Suhaib H. Kakamad Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Middle East office), Hamid Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdstan, Iraq. suhaib.kakamad@gmail.com Fakher Abdullah Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Europe office), Verboomstraat 175b, 3082 jj Rotterdam, Netherlands. fakherabdullah1976@gmail.com Karokh F.H. Hussein Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. karokh.hussein@gmail.com Hussein M. HamaSalih College of Nursing, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq.. hussein.hama@gmail.com Muhammed Karim Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (America office), 8328 Volusia place, Tampa, Florida 333637, Zip code: 33604. muhammed.karim@gmail.com Fahmi H. Kakamad College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. fahmi.hussein@univsul.edu.iq Berun A. Abdalla Smart Health Tower, Scientific Affairs Department, Madam Mitterrand Street, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq. berun.anwer95@gmail.com Shvan H. Mohammed Kscien Organization for Scientific Research (Middle East office), Hamid Str, Azadi Mall, Sulaimani, Kurdstan, Iraq. shvanh80@gmail.com 2023 07 05 Introduction There are several controversies regarding thoracic outlet syndrome. This manuscript evaluates the utility of ChatGPT in providing insights into the controversies surrounding neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS). Methods The following questions were chatted with ChatGPT based on OpenAI's GPT-4 architecture, which was last updated in September 2021. What is your opinion regarding the psychological abnormalities in patients with nTOS? What is your opinion about the role of duplex ultrasound in the diagnosis of nTOS? In your opinion, which one is preferred? First rib resection or only scalenectomy for the surgical management of nTOS? Results ChatGPT was accurate in addressing the psychiatric disorders associated with nTOS and the outcome of different types of surgical intervention while it failed to highlight the role of duplex scanning in this disease apart from ruling out another differential diagnosis. Conclusion While ChatGPT offers valuable insights, it should be noted that its last update was in September 2021. Hence, some newer developments in the field may not be addressed. Nonetheless, a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing nTOS, combining both clinical expertise and technological advancements, is vital for the well-being of patients.