Shortwave infrared otoscopy for diagnosis of middle ear effusions: a machine-learning-based approach.
Shortwave infrared otoscopy for diagnosis of middle ear effusions: a machine-learning-based approach.
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DOI：
10.1038/s41598-021-91736-9
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发表时间：
2021-06-15
影响因子：
4.6
通讯作者：
Valdez TA
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作者：
Kashani RG;Młyńczak MC;Zarabanda D;Solis-Pazmino P;Huland DM;Ahmad IN;Singh SP;Valdez TA
Otitis media, a common disease marked by the presence of fluid within the middle ear space, imparts a significant global health and economic burden. Identifying an effusion through the tympanic membrane is critical to diagnostic success but remains challenging due to the inherent limitations of visible light otoscopy and user interpretation. Here we describe a powerful diagnostic approach to otitis media utilizing advancements in otoscopy and machine learning. We developed an otoscope that visualizes middle ear structures and fluid in the shortwave infrared region, holding several advantages over traditional approaches. Images were captured in vivo and then processed by a novel machine learning based algorithm. The model predicts the presence of effusions with greater accuracy than current techniques, offering specificity and sensitivity over 90%. This platform has the potential to reduce costs and resources associated with otitis media, especially as improvements are made in shortwave imaging and machine learning.
