In Vivo Optical Characterization of Middle Ear Effusions and Biofilms During Otitis Media

This study provides an atlas of middle ear OCT images exhibiting a range of depth-resolved MEE features, which can only be visualized and assessed n on-invasively through OCT. Quantitative metrics of OCT images acquired prior to the surgery were statistically correlated with surgical evaluations of MEEs. Measurements of MEE characteristics will provide new readily available information that can lead to improved diagnosis and management strategie s for the highly prevalent OM in children.
Source: JARO - Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research