Radiologic Prevalence of the Round Window Niche Veil in a Japanese Cohort Using Ultra-High-Resolution Photon-Counting Detector CT

This study provides the first large-scale, in vivo quantification of RWNV radiologic prevalence using UHR PCD-CT. The findings establish this advanced imaging modality as a valuable tool for noninvasively identifying this anatomic barrier, which has significant implications for predicting and potentially improving the efficacy of intratympanic drug delivery for inner ear disorders.