Endoscopic surgical field clarity index: An artificial intelligence-based measure of transnasal endoscopic surgical field quality

John N Poche; Stephen C Hernandez; Katie L Melder; Michael E Dunham; Daniel W Nuss; Zhide Fang

doi:10.1002/alr.23348

Endoscopic surgical field clarity index: An artificial intelligence-based measure of transnasal endoscopic surgical field quality

Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2024 Sep;14(9):1501-1504. doi: 10.1002/alr.23348. Epub 2024 Apr 22.

Authors

John N Poche¹, Stephen C Hernandez¹, Katie L Melder¹, Michael E Dunham¹, Daniel W Nuss¹, Zhide Fang²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
² Biostatistics Program, School of Public Health, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

PMID: 38648256
DOI: 10.1002/alr.23348

Abstract

Clear visualization during transnasal endoscopic surgery (TNES) is crucial for safe, efficient surgery. The endoscopic surgical field clarity index (ESFCI) is an artificial intelligence-enabled measure of surgical field quality. The ESFCI allows researchers to evaluate interventions to improve visualization during TNES.

Keywords: endoscopic sinus surgery; endoscopic skull base surgery; paranasal sinuses; skull base.

MeSH terms

Artificial Intelligence*
Endoscopy / methods
Humans
Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / methods
Nose / surgery