Research progress on artificial intelligence-assisted electronic laryngoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer and laryngeal precancerous lesions

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20240318-00051

Abstract

Abstract:

Due to the significant anatomical location and physiological functions of the larynx， laryngeal lesions can severely impact patients' voice， quality of life， and even survival prognosis， making early diagnosis and treatment crucial. The electronic laryngoscope is the most important auxiliary tool for the early diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer and precancerous lesions. In recent years， the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has led to increasing applications and research in the field of laryngoscopy， demonstrating enormous potential and value in assisting diagnosis， quality control， and post-treatment evaluation of diseases. It is expected to become a powerful assistant for endoscopists in clinical decision-making and early diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer in the future.

Key words: Laryngeal neoplasms, Precancerous conditions, Laryngoscopy, Artificial intelligence

Gu Fangmeng, Xu Chenyang, Lei Dapeng. Research progress on artificial intelligence-assisted electronic laryngoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer and laryngeal precancerous lesions[J]. Journal of International Oncology, 2024, 51(5): 303-307.

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