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ArticleBMC medical imaging2024

Clinical application of high-resolution spiral CT scanning in the diagnosis of auriculotemporal and ossicle.

Qinfang Cai, Peishan Zhang, Fengmei Xie, Zedong Zhang, Bo Tu

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Qinfang CaiDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China.
Peishan ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510900, Guangdong, China.
Fengmei XieDepartment of Otolaryngology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510900, Guangdong, China.
Zedong ZhangDepartment of Otolaryngology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510900, Guangdong, China.
Bo TuDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China. jndxnywy@163.com.

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Abstract

Precision and intelligence in evaluating the complexities of middle ear structures are required to diagnose auriculotemporal and ossicle-related diseases within otolaryngology. Due to the complexity of the anatomical details and the varied etiologies of illnesses such as trauma, chronic otitis media, and congenital anomalies, traditional diagnostic procedures may not yield accurate diagnoses. This research intends to enhance the diagnosis of diseases of the auriculotemporal region and ossicles by combining High-Resolution Spiral Computed Tomography (HRSCT) scanning with Deep Learning Techniques (DLT). This study employs a deep learning method, Convolutional Neural Network-UNet (CNN-UNet), to extract sub-pixel information from medical photos. This method equips doctors and researchers with cutting-edge resources, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and better patient healthcare. The research effort is the interaction between the CNN-UNet model and high-resolution Computed Tomography (CT) scans, automating activities including ossicle segmentation, fracture detection, and disruption cause classification, accelerating the diagnostic process and increasing clinical decision-making. The suggested HRSCT-DLT model represents the integration of high-resolution spiral CT scans with the CNN-UNet model, which has been fine-tuned to address the nuances of auriculotemporal and ossicular diseases. This novel combination improves diagnostic efficiency and our overall understanding of these intricate diseases. The results of this study highlight the promise of combining high-resolution CT scanning with the CNN-UNet model in otolaryngology, paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and more individualized treatment plans for patients experiencing auriculotemporal and ossicle-related disruptions.

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Ear OssiclesTomography, Spiral ComputedAdultDeep LearningEar DiseasesHumansNeural Networks, ComputerTemporal BoneAuriculotemporalCNNDeep learningHigh resolution spiral CT scanOssicleU-net

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PMCPMC11080198

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