Advances in Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Otitis Media: State of the Art Review.

Objective: Otitis media (OM) is a model disease for developing, validating, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. We aim to review the state of the art applications of AI used to diagnose OM in pediatric and adult populations.

Data Sources: Several comprehensive databases were searched to identify all articles that applied AI technologies to diagnose OM.

Development of a novel screening tool for predicting Cochlear implant candidacy.

Objectives: Cochlear implantation (CI) is a well-established treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. Due in part to a lack of referral guidelines, CI technology remains underutilized, and many patients who could benefit from CI may not be referred for evaluation. This study aimed to develop a model for predicting CI candidacy using routine audiometric measures, with the goal of providing guidance to clinicians regarding when to refer a patient for CI evaluation.

Endoscopic transorbital ligation of the maxillary artery through the inferior orbital fissure.

Objective: Determine the feasibility of accessing the internal maxillary artery (IMA) through a transorbital endoscopic assisted approach through the inferior orbital fissure (IOF).

Materials And Methods: Six adult cadaveric specimens were injected intravascularly with colored latex and dissected on 12 sides. A transorbital endoscopic approach was used to expose the IOF and reach the IMA.

The "Frankentower:" A clinician-driven approach to enhancing endoscopic data technology.

Objective: To develop a more efficient endoscopy tower and evaluate its capability to improve retrieval and storage of videos across 6 clinical sites.

Methods: Descriptive study that took place at tertiary care Pediatric Otolaryngology Department over a 2 year period. In collaboration with our Information Services Department and Otolaryngology endoscopy vendors, we assembled our "Frankentower" endoscopy cart using components from 3 medical device manufacturers.

Comparison of Opioid Prescription Patterns and Consumption Following Otologic Surgery.

Objective: To examine opioid prescribing patterns and consumption among patients undergoing common otologic surgeries.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study with chart review and telephone survey.

Setting: Tertiary academic medical center.