Publications by authors named "Ziyad Alnefaie"

Background: The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare sector has fundamentally transformed patient care paradigms, particularly through the creation of patient education materials (PEMs) tailored to individual needs. This Study aims to assess the precision and readability AI-generated information on kidney cancer using ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini AI, and Perplexity AI.

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Reno alimentary fistula, a rare illness characterized by improper connection between the kidney and digestive tract, can lead to urinary tract infections, abscesses, and severe sepsis. It can also be caused by various factors such as chronic infections, malignancy, cryoablation, or abdominal surgical procedures. We present a case of a 60-year-old man with bilateral staghorn stones who was diagnosed with reno-duodenal fistula and underwent a right simple nephrectomy and fistula closure.

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Background: The aggressive nature of Fournier gangrene and the associated health issues can result in a more complex clinical course and potentially a longer hospital stay. This study aimed to assess factors that affect the length of hospital stay (LHS) and its relation to the outcome of Fournier gangrene patients.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Saudi Arabia, on patients diagnosed with Fournier gangrene between 2017 and 2023.

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Objectives Nephrolithiasis is a common disease, and Saudi Arabia is among the countries with the highest prevalence of nephrolithiasis. Obesity is one of the risk factors associated with the increased formation of renal calculi. We aimed to assess whether obesity also increases the recurrence rate of nephrolithiasis.

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