Doctors seek AI to identify collapsed lungs

Presently chest x-rays are used to identify collapsed lungs. This is not effective as doctors are able to diagnose less than 50 per cent of cases with x-rays.

Pneumothorax or collapsed lungs are defined as issues occurring from air getting caught between the chest wall and the outside of a lung. This results in pain and symptoms such as shortness of breath. It can lead to death if not treated properly on time.

The new assis....