@article{NoyaletIlgenBuerkleinetal.2022,
  author    = {Noyalet, Laurent and Ilgen, Lukas and B{\"u}rklein, Miriam and Shehata-Dieler, Wafaa and Taeger, Johannes and Hagen, Rudolf and Neun, Tilmann and Zabler, Simon and Althoff, Daniel and Rak, Kristen},
  title     = {Vestibular aqueduct morphology and Meniere's disease - development of the vestibular aqueduct score by 3D analysis},
  series = {Frontiers in Surgery},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Surgery},
  issn      = {2296-875X},
  doi       = {10.3389/fsurg.2022.747517},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-312893},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Improved radiological examinations with newly developed 3D models may increase understanding of Meniere's disease (MD). The morphology and course of the vestibular aqueduct (VA) in the temporal bone might be related to the severity of MD. The presented study explored, if the VA of MD and non-MD patients can be grouped relative to its angle to the semicircular canals (SCC) and length using a 3D model. Scans of temporal bone specimens (TBS) were performed using micro-CT and micro flat panel volume computed tomography (mfpVCT). Furthermore, scans were carried out in patients and TBS by computed tomography (CT). The angle between the VA and the three SCC, as well as the length of the VA were measured. From these data, a 3D model was constructed to develop the vestibular aqueduct score (VAS). Using different imaging modalities it was demonstrated that angle measurements of the VA are reliable and can be effectively used for detailed diagnostic investigation. To test the clinical relevance, the VAS was applied on MD and on non-MD patients. Length and angle values from MD patients differed from non-MD patients. In MD patients, significantly higher numbers of VAs could be assigned to a distinct group of the VAS. In addition, it was tested, whether the outcome of a treatment option for MD can be correlated to the VAS.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuellerGraffIlgenSchendzielorzetal.2022,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller-Graff, Franz-Tassilo and Ilgen, Lukas and Schendzielorz, Philipp and Voelker, Johannes and Taeger, Johannes and Kurz, Anja and Hagen, Rudolf and Neun, Tilmann and Rak, Kristen},
  title     = {Implementation of secondary reconstructions of flat-panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT) and otological planning software for anatomically based cochlear implantation},
  series = {European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology},
  volume    = {279},
  journal   = {European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology},
  number    = {5},
  issn      = {1434-4726},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00405-021-06924-0},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-266798},
  pages     = {2309-2319},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Purpose For further improvements in cochlear implantation, the measurement of the cochlear duct length (CDL) and the determination of the electrode contact position (ECP) are increasingly in the focus of clinical research. Usually, these items were investigated by multislice computed tomography (MSCT). The determination of ECP was only possible by research programs so far. Flat-panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT) and its secondary reconstructions (fpVCT\(_{SECO}\)) allow for high spatial resolution for the visualization of the temporal bone structures. Using a newly developed surgical planning software that enables the evaluation of CDL and the determination of postoperative ECP, this study aimed to investigate the combination of fpVCT and otological planning software to improve the implementation of an anatomically based cochlear implantation. Methods Cochlear measurements were performed utilizing surgical planning software in imaging data (MSCT, fpVCT and fpVCT\(_{SECO}\)) of patients with and without implanted electrodes. Results Measurement of the CDL by the use of an otological planning software was highly reliable using fpVCT\(_{SECO}\) with a lower variance between the respective measurements compared to MSCT. The determination of the inter-electrode-distance (IED) between the ECP was improved in fpVCT\(_{SECO}\) compared to MSCT. Conclusion The combination of fpVCT\(_{SECO}\) and otological planning software permits a simplified and more reliable analysis of the cochlea in the pre- and postoperative setting. The combination of both systems will enable further progress in the development of an anatomically based cochlear implantation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TaegerMuellerGraffLukasetal.2021,
  author    = {Taeger, Johannes and M{\"u}ller-Graff, Franz-Tassilo and Lukas, Ilgen and Schendzielorz, Philipp and Hagen, Rudolf and Neun, Tilman and Rak, Kristen},
  title     = {Cochlear duct length measurements in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging using newly developed techniques},
  series = {OTO Open},
  volume    = {5},
  journal   = {OTO Open},
  number    = {3},
  doi       = {10.1177/2473974X211045312},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-263922},
  pages     = {1-8},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Objective Growing interest in measuring the cochlear duct length (CDL) has emerged, since it can influence the selection of cochlear implant electrodes. Currently the measurements are performed with ionized radiation imaging. Only a few studies have explored CDL measurements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Therefore, the presented study aims to fill this gap by estimating CDL in MRI and comparing it with multislice computed tomography (CT). Study Design Retrospective data analyses of 42 cochleae. Setting Tertiary care medical center. Methods Diameter (A value) and width (B value) of the cochlea were measured in HOROS software. The CDL and the 2-turn length were determined by the elliptic circular approximation (ECA). In addition, the CDL, the 2-turn length, and the angular length were determined via HOROS software by the multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) method. Results CDL values were significantly shorter in MRI by MPR (d = 1.38 mm, P < .001) but not by ECA. Similar 2-turn length measurements were significantly lower in MRI by MPR (d = 1.67 mm) and ECA (d = 1.19 mm, both P < .001). In contrast, angular length was significantly higher in MRI (d = 26.79°, P < .001). When the values were set in relation to the frequencies of the cochlea, no clinically relevant differences were estimated (58 Hz at 28-mm CDL). Conclusion In the presented study, CDL was investigated in CT and MRI by using different approaches. Since no clinically relevant differences were found, diagnostics with radiation may be omitted prior to cochlear implantation; thus, a concept of radiation-free cochlear implantation could be established.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Ilgen2023,
  author    = {Ilgen, Lukas},
  title     = {Ermittlung cochle{\"a}rer L{\"a}ngen- und Winkelmaße mittels Flachdetektor-Volumen-Computertomographie - Evaluation der Anwendung sekund{\"a}rer Rekonstruktionen},
  doi       = {10.25972/OPUS-32794},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-327945},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t W{\"u}rzburg},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {F{\"u}r die Cochlea-Implantat-Versorgung ist die Kenntnis der individuellen Anatomie der H{\"o}rschnecke im perioperativen Kontext essenziell, um ein suffizientes audiologisches Resultat sicherzustellen. Ein akkurates Verfahren hierf{\"u}r stellt die 3D multiplanare Rekonstruktion (3D-curved MPR) in Schnittbildgebung dar. Notwendige Voraussetzung ist jedoch eine hinreichende Bildqualit{\"a}t. In dieser Arbeit wurde das Augenmerk auf die sekund{\"a}re Rekonstruktion von Prim{\"a}rdatens{\"a}tzen der Flachdetektor-Volumen-Computertomographie (fpVCTSECO) gerichtet. Diese bietet n{\"a}mlich die M{\"o}glichkeit, die Bildqualit{\"a}t zu steigern, ohne jedoch eine als kritisch einzusch{\"a}tzende Dosissteigerung in Kauf nehmen zu m{\"u}ssen. Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass es f{\"u}r die Messung der L{\"a}nge von 2 Schneckenwindungen (2TL), der gesamten cochle{\"a}ren L{\"a}nge (CDL) und dem Winkelmaß (AL) mittels 3D-curved MPR in der fpVCT keinen signifikanten Unterschied gegen{\"u}ber der Mehrschicht-CT gibt. In beiden Modalit{\"a}ten wurden alle drei Parameter gegen{\"u}ber der Referenzbildgebung micro-CT deutlich untersch{\"a}tzt. Durch die fpVCTSECO war es m{\"o}glich, die Genauigkeit der Messungen zu steigern und den Werten der Referenz anzun{\"a}hern. Lediglich f{\"u}r AL muss eine geringf{\"u}gige systematische Untersch{\"a}tzung beachtet werden. Postoperativ zeigte sich mit einliegendem Elektrodentr{\"a}ger f{\"u}r 2TL eine ebenso pr{\"a}zise Messung wie pr{\"a}operativ ohne. Jedoch wurde die CDL um circa 0,5 - 0,7 mm untersch{\"a}tzt. Urs{\"a}chlich hierf{\"u}r d{\"u}rften vor allem Metallartefakte gewesen sein. Auch wenn die 3D-curved MPR in Kombination mit der fpVCTSECO postoperativ zur Visualisierung der r{\"a}umlichen Beziehung von Elektrodentr{\"a}ger, Modiolus und oss{\"a}rer lateraler Wand sehr gut geeignet war, so muss sich der Einfluss dieser Diskrepanz f{\"u}r die audiologische Anpassung in Zukunft erst noch zeigen.},
  subject      = {Cochlea},
  language  = {de}
}