Advances in Diagnostic Approaches for Otologic Diseases in Otolaryngology
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 548
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Otologic diseases comprise a broad range of disorders involving the external, middle, and inner ear and are a major cause of hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, and balance dysfunction worldwide. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for appropriate management.
Recent advances in diagnostic technologies have substantially improved the evaluation of otologic disorders. High-resolution imaging techniques, including advanced temporal bone computed tomography and inner ear magnetic resonance imaging, now allow more precise anatomical and pathological assessment. In parallel, objective auditory and vestibular function tests—such as wideband tympanometry, electrocochleography, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, and video head impulse testing—have enhanced functional evaluation across a wide spectrum of otologic diseases. Moreover, emerging diagnostic approaches incorporating molecular biomarkers, genetic testing, and artificial intelligence-based analysis are paving the way toward precision diagnosis and personalized management in otology.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advances and future perspectives in the diagnosis of otologic diseases. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and technical studies that address innovative diagnostic methods, multimodal assessment strategies, and translational approaches that bridge basic research and clinical practice, offering an updated overview of evolving diagnostic paradigms in otology.
Dr. Sung-Won Choi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- otologic diseases
- diagnostic methods
- hearing loss
- vestibular disorders
- advanced imaging
- audiovestibular testing
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