Telemedicine applications in otoloryngology

Abstract

This article considers both store-and-forward and interactive applications of telemedicine in otolaryngology (the branch of medicine relating to the ears, nose, and throat) and reports on our clinical findings on the accuracy of tele-otolaryngology consults reported from our telemedicine test-bed at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. We outline some potential store-and-forward applications in our field and conclude with an outlook on the potential relevance of telemedicine in the practice of otolaryngology.