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Mehmet Mazhar Çelikoyar1, Ozgun Tolga Aktas2
1a Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery , Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey.
Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
|May 12, 2018
Summary
Smartphone technology enables effective endoscopic examinations in otolaryngology. This study demonstrates satisfactory results using smartphones for nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, otoscopy, and naso-laryngoscopy in most patients.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Mobile technology, particularly smartphones, offers new possibilities for medical imaging.
- Integrating smartphones with endoscopic instruments can enhance diagnostic capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using smartphones as capturing devices for common otolaryngology endoscopic examinations.
- To assess the quality of images and diagnostic utility obtained via smartphone-assisted endoscopy.
Main Methods:
- Smartphone-based endoscopic examinations were performed on 52 patients.
- Four procedures were included: rigid nasal endoscopy, rigid laryngoscopy, otoscopy, and flexible fiberoptic naso-laryngoscopy.
- Results were assessed for satisfactory image capture and diagnostic value.
Main Results:
- Satisfactory results were achieved in 50 out of 52 patients.
- Smartphone integration proved successful for all four types of endoscopic examinations.
- The technology provided adequate visualization for diagnostic purposes.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone integration with endoscopic tools is a viable and effective approach in otolaryngology.
- This mobile technology offers a promising, accessible, and cost-effective alternative for endoscopic examinations.
- Further adoption of smartphone-assisted endoscopy can improve clinical workflows and patient care.
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