[Sudden unilateral deafness and geotropic positional nystagmus--a special form of acute cochleo-vestibular disorders?].

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：:Complications after rhinoplasty could often be prevented if less of the support structures of the nose were resected and cartilage transplants were used to give stability. Long-term complications depend heavily on the nasal anatomy, Which is why the surgeon must be able to identify anatomical variants and adapt the su...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Riedel F,Bran G

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) is an important reconstructive tool for lesions in the head and neck region. Using the supraclavicular route, the PMMF reliably transfers large amounts of well-vascularized skin and muscle into defects of the upper aerodigestive tract. However, limited length and...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hoffmann TK,Balló H,Hauser U,Bier H

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrotonsillar abscess is a dangerous complication of acute tonsillitis that can be fatal if treatment is delayed. We report the pre-operative findings of flexible endosonography and transcutaneous sonography of a patient with retrotonsillar abscess. The results show, that the new digitally guided, flexible probes o...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Heppt W,Tasman AJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Data on the prevalence of otorhinolaryngological (ORL) symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are limited. A standard annual examination would be useful for definition of risk factors and/or management alternatives for these symptoms. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study of an unselected gro...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Koitschev A,Wolff A,Koitschev C,Preyer S,Ziebach R,Stern M

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：:Between May 1995 and March 1996 we were able to diagnose and remove glomus tumors of the left nasal cavity from three female patients. Ages of the patients were 9, 36 and 74 years. All patients suffered from a frequent epistaxis and all were extremely sensitive to the slightest nasal touch. One patient reported breath...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Matschiner F,Bilkenroth U,Holzhausen HJ,Neumann K,Tausch-Treml R,Berghaus A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To facilitate the clinical understanding of Wegener's granulomatosis, the morphological changes involved are discussed. Such changes may be found in the entire respiratory tract or may be limited to either the upper or the lower respiratory tract with varying severity. When confronted with the nasopharyngeal course of...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Tute M

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only about 8% of head and neck tumors affect the midface. This anatomical area is characterized by an enormous number of functionally important structures, and it is frequently only possible to achieve small resection margin distances. To avoid complications and unfavorable results, a dedicated preparation of both pat...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Beule AG

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of all malignant tumors, 4-5% affect the head and neck region. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide the means for us to determine the precise extent and depth of infiltration of space-occupying lesions, detect submucosal growth, stage lymph nodes preoperatively, and thus facilitate bet...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Greess H,Lell M,Römer W,Bautz W

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to compare long-term-results of revision sinus surgery with the results of primary sinus surgery, the charts of 226 patients were reviewed 17-72 months (mean 42.3 months) after endonasal microsurgical ethmoidectomy or sphenoethmoidectomy, respectively (primary operation, n = 135; revision operation, n = 91). ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Kühl JB,Schultz-Coulon HJ

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author's method of suggestion therapy can lead to a total remission of sudden deafness or to a favourable precondition for later infusion therapy (Onkovertin with Sorbit + Trental). Several examples are quoted to show that an improvement of hearing of 20 DB can be attained within 30 min over different frequencies....

journal_title：HNO

authors： Greuel H

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoserological assays of patients with sudden deafness and progressive hearing losses have revealed the presence of different antibodies, leading to the assumption that immunological processes may be involved. Recent investigations have demonstrated that these patients have phospholipid antibodies that can cause ve...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Heller U,Becker EW,Zenner HP,Berg PA

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In this study, an objective version of the postlaryngectomy telephone test (PLTT) for measuring speech intelligibility based on automatic speech recognition is presented. METHODS:Thirty-one patients with tracheoesophageal substitute voice (25 men and six women, 63.4+/-8.7 years) were evaluated by 11 naïve li...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Haderlein T,Riedhammer K,Maier A,Nöth E,Eysholdt U,Rosanowski F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotracheal ectopic thyroid tissue is rare. It can cause gradual obstruction of the tracheal lumen culminating in sudden dyspnoea. The diagnosis is relatively easy to make with the aid of a laryngeal mirror, by endoscopy, or by x-rays. However, it is most important to take the clinical picture into consideration. It ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Otte T,Kleinsasser O

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the frequency of this phenomenon and the often considerable distress caused to the affected person, competent advice, diagnosis and treatment of snoring in adults is of particular importance. The aim of this guideline is to promote high-quality medical care for patients affected by this problem. According to th...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Stuck BA,Abrams J,de la Chaux R,Dreher A,Heiser C,Hohenhorst W,Kühnel T,Maurer JT,Pirsig W,Steffen A,Verse T,ArGe Schlafmedizin der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie e.V.

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Extrapolated DPOAE growth functions can be applied in ENT diagnostics for a specific assessment of cochlear dysfunction. In screening newborn hearing, they are able to detect transitory sound conductive hearing loss and thus help to reduce the rate of false positive TEOAE responses in the early postnatal period. Since...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Janssen T

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contaminated medical products may be vectors for infections. A safe disinfection method for the optical instruments used by ENT specialists is undoubtedly needed. So far, a standard method that sufficiently covers the risk of infection for patients and medical staff alike, while serving the need of practicab...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Goessler UR,von Dömming C,Schmidt H,Hörmann K,Stasche N

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary malignant tumors of the orbit and the orbital adnexal area are rare, variform and in the majority of cases need an interdisciplinary treatment. According to tumor entity, tumor localization, and tumor extent the complete spectrum of radiotherapeutic therapy options is necessary. In the majority of malignant tu...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Kuhnt T,Janich M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to basic ophthalmologic diagnostic workup, different radiologic procedures can be performed for assessment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. However, no gold standard imaging technique has yet been established. Using the results of the present study, the advantages of helical CT-dacryocystography...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Reichel O,Gora F,Dittrich M,Kugler V

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum glycoprotein TAG-72 level was determined in 34 patients with chronic laryngitis or ENT malignancy. This marker is in widespread use in cases of gynaecological and gastrointestinal malignancy. TAG-72 levels did not differ significantly either from the levels of healthy subjects or in the post-operative follow...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Altissimi G,von Garrel C

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid bleeding is one of the most severe complications in ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery. It is a rare complication in patients with cancer of the head and neck after radiochemotherapy. We report the case of a 65-year-old man who suffered from cancer of the tonsils (pT2pN1M0) and was treated in 1987 with surgery...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zengel P,Mees K,Müller-Schunk S,Suckfüll M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The histopathology of neuroblastomas of the olfactory nerve, especially the difficult differential diagnosis is described by means of our own observations, and compared with other less differentiated malignant tumours of the inner nose. Ultrastructural results are presented, histogenesis and classification of olfactor...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Martin G,Mennel HD,Kleinsasser O

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telemedicine includes all medical activities involved in diagnosis, therapeutics or social medicine undertaken by an electronic transfer medium. This technique requires the transmission of visual and acoustic information over long distances and does not require the specialist to be personally present at the requested ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Plinkert PK,Plinkert B,Zenner HP

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current article is an experience report on the establishment of an ENT clinic in Asmara/Eritrea and the organization of regular work stays for the further education of local colleagues. Objectives of the project are content and structural support for self-help and thus achievement of sustainable development aid, w...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Jungehülsing M,Markmiller U,Schröder U,Book A,Teclu A,Stennert E

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headache is the main symptom in a wide variety of diseases of which ear, nose and throat (ENT) entities are only a small fraction but are not reflected in the number of patients. Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical signs of the most common primary headaches, e. g. migraine, is therefore essential for the ENT speci...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Michel O

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Digitalization is significantly changing the entire healthcare sector. Hospitals must act now in order to remain competitive. OBJECTIVE:To assess which approaches exist for digitalization along the treatment chain and how digitalization can be strategically implemented. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An analysis of...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Neumann K,Reichl V,Rong O

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To improve the preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis of laryngeal cancer and its precursors, various endoscopic imaging techniques have been developed in recent years. These techniques differ markedly in their specific applications and goals. Precisely distinguishing among normal mucosa, dysplasia and invasive car...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Arens C,Vorwerk U,Just T,Betz CS,Kraft M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For assessing a noise-induced hearing loss, the Freiburg speech test (Freiburger Sprachtest) is traditionally used to examine speech recognition in silence. However, for many years this test has been shown to have serious shortcomings. Various modern procedures in German language are available as alternative...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Sukowski H,Brand T,Wagener KC,Kollmeier B

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00