[Otosialorrhoea - a rare case of a spontaneous salivary fistula of the external auditory canal].

abstract：:The current paper reports on a patient with recurrent rotational vertigo and persistent dizziness and imbalance lasting several weeks, who underwent extensive neuro-otological and radiological examinations. Pathological findings initially included right-sided benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), persistent hor...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Volgger V,Gürkov R

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alongside evidence-based medicine, quality assurance has becoming increasingly important in daily medical practice during the last decade. The introduction of a specific quality assurance questionnaire in connection with hearing aid fitting represents the first large-scale assessment of certain elements of patient sat...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Löhler J,Akcicek B,Wollenberg B,Schönweiler R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disturbances of the swallowing process can occur at any age and might lead to choking. However, the risk of dysphagia increases with advanced age. This is not only due to a higher incidence of diseases that cause dysphagia, but also to age-related changes in the mechanisms of swallowing. Aging affects all of the anato...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Jungheim M,Schwemmle C,Miller S,Kühn D,Ptok M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence, morphology, and ultrastructural changes in intercellular desmosomes in squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was examined by electron miscroscopy. The number of desmosomes in laryngeal carcinomas was decreased as compared to normal epithelia. Structural alterations in the desmosomal components were als...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schenk P

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior cervical spine surgery is a common procedure for fusions and/or discectomies. Postoperative dysphonia and dysphagia are known complications. In this study, we examined the frequency and outcomes of these complications in this patient population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients planned to receive ant...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Mukherjee R,Müller M,Amstad H,Fournier J,Haile SR,Stöckli SJ,Litschel R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The total extirpation of thyroglossal duct remnants with resection of the mid hyoid bone is reported as the only method for successful surgical therapy. Convoluted ducts of cysts and fistulae must be dissected to the base of the tongue and excised. As our cases demonstrate, recurrences will be avoided and revision sur...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Rommelfanger KW,Jatho K

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of spiral-CT is clinically accepted for diagnosing spreading disease and for making a decision about the therapy strategy for head and neck tumors. Its importance for follow-up after radiotherapy was examined in 26 patients with irradiated laryngeal tumors. Using spiral-CT multiple signs of alterations ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Keitel T,Klöppel R,Kamprad F,Meister EF

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supplemental to the previous publication on the results of surgery and/or radiotherapy, the application of various cytostatic drugs--neoadjuvant, sequential, simultaneous, alternating or adjuvant--in addition to surgery and/or radiotherapy in the treatment of hypopharynx carcinomas is subjected to critical analysis. E...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Steiner W

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The shortage of qualified doctors and nurses has led to a competition between hospitals. Analyzing the circumstances of the competition, nurses and doctors of so-called generation Y are important. These employees are mainly female and have different requirements compared to previous generations. Therefore, k...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schmidt K,Meyer J,Liebeneiner J,Schmidt CE,Hüttenbrink KB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four essential points exist in the use of narcosis for surgery of the middle ear: 1. In addition to local anesthesia, any method of narcosis for anesthesia with endotracheal intubation is suitable for surgery. 2. Surgical procedures utilizing the operating microscope make immobility of the patient mandatory. 3. Establ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Rheindorf P

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chondrosarcoma is a rare differential diagnosis of malignant tumours of the skull base. The prognosis was rated as unfavourable in articles for many years. It has, however, improved considerably in recent years. The objective of this study was to evaluate and current, new optimised treatment strategies. PAT...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lohnstein PU,Schipper J,Tatagiba M,Gellrich NC,Berlis A,Maier W

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to overcome the disadvantages of hearing aids, a significant amount of research aimed at replacing them by implanted ossicular-coupled electronic hearing devices is being carried out. The technical and audiological demands on the electromechanical transducer of an implantable hearing aid for moderate to sever...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Leysieffer H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 24-year-old woman with a plunging ranula is reported. Primarily, the patient noticed extensive swelling of the neck, which had developed 3 months previously. The polycystic, firmly attached tumor and the sublingual and submandibular glands of the right side of the neck were surgically removed. Pathologic...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Vorpahl H,Schauss F

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioedema is characterized by subcutaneous or submucosal swelling, which often affects the lips, tongue and oral or pharyngeal sites. Laryngeal oedema can be potentially life-threatening. The pathogenesis of angioedema is thought to involve the release of histamine and other mediators with subsequent extravasation of...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Poniewierski M,Laubert A

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-two patients described in the literature between 1947 and 1977, together with a personal one, with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea are presented. These 32 patients are assessed and the different aspects of their problems discussed. There is a striking female to male preponderance of 5:1. ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Brüner M

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are controversial opinions about the incidence of hearing impairment of children and adolescents with Down's syndrome as an additional cause for obstruction in social and communicative live. Next to congenital diseases of the inner ear, functional limitations can often lead to conductive hearing disord...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hess C,Rosanowski F,Eysholdt U,Schuster M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During cochlear implant (CI) surgery, audiological-technical diagnostics is required which includes the proof of the implant function as well as the verification of its physiological coupling to the auditory nerve in order to undertake required interventions before the end of the surgery in case of need. The technical...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wesarg T,Arndt S,Aschendorff A,Laszig R,Zirn S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The large number of craniocerebral injuries with fractured bones entails an essential field of diagnostic and therapeutic activities for the hospital-based otorhinolaryngologist. It is only with the active involvement of experienced clinicians that paranasal sinuses can be inspected, lesions of the dura mater closed a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Begall K,Marggraff G,Schüler S,Freigang B

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the test-retest variability of the Acoustic Voice Quality Index (AVQI) and to investigate the weighting of the test's two components (sustained vowel and continuous speech) with regards to the final AVQI score. PATIENTS AND METHODS:During this study, 43 test subjects w...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Barsties B,Maryn Y

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in radiochemotherapy, treatment of locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is still challenging, and survival rates have improved only slightly. This is due to the high frequency of metastases and local and/or regional tumor recurrences that have acquired radio- or chemoresistanc...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Heß AK,Weichert W,Budach V,Tinhofer I

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic recurrent parotitis is a non-obstructive disease with episodes of mostly painful swelling of the gland. It is categorized into a juvenile and an adult form, even without clear information on its actual origin. As to the etiology of the juvenile form, genetic factors and duct malformations as well as bacterial ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zenk J,Koch M,Klintworth N,Iro H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Germany about 8500 dog-bite injuries in the face occur every year; more than 50% of the victims are infants and schoolchildren. Besides dogs, other animals such as cats or horses may be responsible for these accidents. Even human bites are reported. The predominant areas are the nose and the auricles. The tissue de...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Scheithauer MO,Rettinger G

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin 1 (IL-1) has several fundamental immunoregulatory, haematological, metabolic and physiological effects. It coordinates the different cellular interactions in wound healing and inflammation, but most importantly it stimulates the activation and differentiation of pre-B-cells and T-cells, the attraction of n...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wustrow TP

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the case of trauma to the midface, an accompanying fracture of the orbit is common because to the anatomical conditions (bony buttresses of the midface). Etiology varies according to locoregional conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An overview of orbital traumatology including diagnostic procedures, sympto...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Deichmüller CMC,Welkoborsky HJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atypical symptom in patients with bilateral vestibular loss is head movement-induced oscillopsia. The paucity of precise complaints in many patients is surprising. Therefore, bilateral loss of vestibular function is often undiagnosed. PATIENTS:We report on the long-term follow-up in 29 patients. They were m...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Frese KA,Reker U,Maune S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basic requirements and results of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) as well as other habituation therapies with psychotherapeutic approaches in the treatment of tinnitus are examined closely in this literature review. In German-speaking countries experts generally aim for involvement of psychotherapists beyond the cla...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schaaf H,Gieler U

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of outpatient clinics on emergency health care has not yet been analyzed satisfactorily. This study aims to determine the importance of the Jena University Outpatient ENT Clinic in emergency health care. METHODS:In a retrospective study, all 1,884 emergency cases from 2008 were gathered and analy...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schlicht L,Guntinas-Lichius O

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tinnitus is a common symptom of unclear origin that can be multifactorially caused and maintained. It is frequently, but not inevitably, associated with hearing loss. Emotional distress and maladaptive coping strategies - that are associated with or amplified by the tinnitus percept - pose key targets for psychologica...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Boecking B,Brueggemann P,Mazurek B

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A newly developed radio-frequency monopolar needle electrode was evaluated in vitro on porcine tongues. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Porcine tongues with different tissue temperatures (20+/-1) degrees C and (32+/-2) degrees C were coagulated for 90 s. In a second step, 23 coagulations at 7 W were appl...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hammerschmitt N,Huber K,Farin G,Schäller D,Voigtländer M,Bergler W,Hörmann K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease in children. It is defined by the onset of snoring, hypopneas or apneas with impaired sleep and daytime function. Obstruction of the upper airway during sleep is the underlying pathogenetic mechanism. It is caused either by an anatomic obstruction, increased airway col...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Sommer JU,Stuck BA,Maurer JT

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00