Artificial Intelligence and Pediatric Otolaryngology.

Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) studies show how to program computers to simulate human intelligence and perform data interpretation, learning, and adaptive decision-making. Within pediatric otolaryngology, there is a growing body of evidence for the role of AI in diagnosis and triaging of acute otitis media and middle ear effusion, pediatric sleep disorders, and syndromic craniofacial anomalies. The use of automated machine learning with robotic devices intraoperatively is an evolving field of study, particularly in the realms of pediatric otologic surgery and computer-aided planning for maxillofacial reconstruction, and we will likely continue seeing novel applications of machine learning in otolaryngologic surgery.

Authors

  • Alice E Huang
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
  • Tulio A Valdez
    Department of Ototaryngology, Connecticut Children׳s Medical Center, Hartford, CT 06106 USA.