Current use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis.

Journal: Minerva surgery
PMID: 38477067

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Acute appendicitis is a common and time-sensitive surgical emergency, requiring rapid and accurate diagnosis and management to prevent complications. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in healthcare, offering significant potential to improve the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis. This review provides an overview of the evolving role of AI in the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and future perspectives.

Authors

  • Micaela Cappuccio
    Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
  • Paolo Bianco
    Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Caserta, Italy.
  • Marco Rotondo
    V. Tiberio Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
  • Salvatore Spiezia
    V. Tiberio Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
  • Marco D'Ambrosio
    V. Tiberio Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
  • Francesco Menegon Tasselli
    General Surgery Unit, A. Cardarelli Hospital, Campobasso, Italy.
  • Germano Guerra
    V. Tiberio Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
  • Pasquale Avella
    Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy - avella.p@libero.it.

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