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Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: a narrative review

  • By

  • Valentina Bianchi

  • Mauro Giambusso

  • Alessandra De Iacob

  • Maria Michela Chiarello

  • Giuseppe Brisinda

  • March 12, 2024

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized in various medical fields, including surgery, to enhance decision-making and clinical outcomes.

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    Machine learning (ML) techniques, particularly random forest (RF), have shown high accuracy in diagnosing acute appendicitis.

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    AI's role in diagnosing acute appendicitis is still emerging, with limited studies demonstrating its potential in differentiating between complicated and uncomplicated cases.

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    The integration of clinical data, biomarkers, and imaging techniques is essential for accurate diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

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    Despite promising results, the application of AI in appendicitis diagnosis is constrained by the retrospective nature of existing studies.

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Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: a narrative review

  • by Valentina Bianchi, Mauro Giambusso, Alessandra De Iacob, Maria Michela Chiarello, Giuseppe Brisinda

  • March 12, 2024

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