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AI Recognition of Important Structures in Otolaryngological Surgery

AI Recognition of Important Structures in Otolaryngological Surgery

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Overview

Developing a system for artificial intelligence to recognize anatomical landmarks in otolaryngological surgery, enabling real-time tracking of critical temporal bone structures during surgery.

Description

Take the example of the Al recognition and prediction of the incus, external semicircular canal, facial nerve, and facial nerve recess. Within the defined surgical area, annotated data points are utilized to identify and segment the incus and the lateral semicircular canal based on their relative positions and angles concerning the posterior wall of the external auditory canal and the surrounding tissues. Detailed descriptions of the incus and lateral semicircular canal within the surgical area include: Incus: The incus is a small anvil-shaped bone located in the middle ear. It connects to the malleus laterally and the stapes medially. Identifying the incus accurately is crucial due to its proximity to the facial nerve and its involvement in the ossicular chain that transmits sound vibrations. Lateral Semicircular Canal: This is one of the three semicircular canals in the inner ear, oriented horizontally. It is involved in detecting rotational movements of the head. Proper identification is necessary to avoid damaging the canal, which could result in vertigo or balance issues. Input features include further contrast adjustment and localized magnification of images. The enhanced images are classified and localized using the trained model, and the consistency of multiple frames is utilized to determine the final positions of the facial nerve and the facial recess. Statistical analysis is conducted to predict the positions of the facial recess relative to the incus and lateral semicircular canal, providing reference information for surgeons. The system continuously monitors changes in the surgical area, offering dynamic feedback and optimizing the model's accuracy and robustness through incremental training.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Performing otolaryngological surgeries such as cochlear implantation, endolymphatic sac decompression, semicircular canal plugging, and acoustic neuroma surgery using a microscope.
  2. Microscopic exposure provides a comprehensive and clear view of the surgical area within the temporal bone.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. No surgical video recording available.
  2. Unclear visualization of the surgical area during microscopic otolaryngological procedures.
  3. Incomplete visualization of the entire surgical process.
  4. Patients who did not undergo high-resolution temporal bone CT at our hospital or Shenzhen Deep Bay Hospital.

Study details
    Otolaryngological Diseases Requiring Mastoidectomy
    Middle Ear Surgery
    Endolymphatic Sac Surgery
    Cochlear Implant
    Labyrinthectomy
    Petrous Apex Lesions
    Facial Nerve Surgery
    and Lateral Skull Base Tumors

NCT06726551

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University

15 October 2025

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