[Manifestations of inactivity in unilateral hearing aid management of patients with a high degree of hearing loss].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patulous Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction can impair quality of life (QOL) due to autophony, pressure sensation, and an altered impression of sound. In cases of nonspecific complaints the diagnosis of patulous ET can be difficult, and its distinction from chronic obstructive ET dysfunction is particularly ch...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lönnecker J,Weiss NM,Heinrichs A,Mlynski R,Rettschlag S

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Enteral nutrition via a nasogastric tube is widely used but is inconvenient for patients: the nostril and skin of the nose become irritated and ulcerated, and the tube causes pain and psychological trauma. We have developed a new system which combines the security and ease of nasogastric tube feeding with comfort for ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Milewski C

更新日期：1991-07-01 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：:Due to the increasing incidence of hymenoptera venom allergies and the potentially life-threatening reactions, it is important for otolaryngologists working in allergology to have an understanding of modern diagnostic and treatment standards for this allergic disease. Molecular diagnosis with recombinant single allerg...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Klimek L,Dippold N,Sperl A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two tracheo-oesophageal fistulae due to intubation were closed by a mucoperichondrial graft taken from the nasal septum. The edges of the fistula were closed by suturing the oesophageal muscles and the graft was then used for cover. The graft was fixed to the edges of the tracheal mucosa ensuring that the cilia of the...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Szmeja Z

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:For some time, the ambulatory diagnosis of respiratory disturbances during sleep has included the use of seven-channel recording units. One of these systems is the POLY-MESAM unit (MAP, Germany). METHODS:The aim of the present study was to validate the POLY-MESAM system by simultaneously performing 12-channel ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Verse T,Pirsig W,Junge-Hülsing B,Kroker B

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apart from allergen avoidance and pharmacotreatment, specific immunotherapy (SIT) is the most important therapeutic option offered to allergic patients. Clinical efficacy of SIT depends on the specific allergen extract used, the quality and total cumulative amount of allergen applied and the treatment schedu...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Pfaar O,Mösges R,Hörmann K,Klimek L

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The squamous epithelium and the granulating chronically inflamed mucosa of the middle ear are responsible for the development of a cholesteatoma. Squamous epithelium is stimulated to grow if it borders on granulation tissue, as in wound healing. Thus if granulation tissue forms in the tympanic membrane the basal membr...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schwarz M

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tenascin is a glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix and is mainly expressed in association with a high proliferative and migratory activity. This characteristic has made it a successfully used target molecule in the treatment of glioblastoma. An application of anti-tenascin therapy concept in squamous cell carcinom...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Herold-Mende C,Andl T,Laemmler F,Reisser C,Eichhorn S

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histological findings of granulomatous vasculitis can frequently be absent in attempting to diagnose early nasal manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis. In such cases, one has to rely on clinical findings and laboratory data (particularly an excessively high blood sedimentation rate). The possibility for misdiagno...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lehrberger G,Fleischer K

更新日期：1980-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty nine elderly patients with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine and on whom carotid angiography had been performed were divided into two groups. In one 36 patients had vestibular symptoms whereas the other group of remaining patients was free of such symptoms. Comparison of both groups showed that vertigo (20 p...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Rieger P,Lischewski R,Sindermann F,Schurig E

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are intracranial vascular malformations which can cause severe complications, such as intracranial bleeding and neurological deficits. We report the case of a patient presenting with pulsatile tinnitus caused by a DAVF. The DAVF was endovascularly treated including transarterial emb...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Kupfer TJ,Aumann K,Laszig R,Meckel S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

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：:The hazards of infection by bacterial airborne dispersal secondary to drilling bone in the surgical treatment of infection of the air spaces of the skull were assessed experimentally. This included estimation of the furthest distance that the cooling fluid, using coloured water, and the bone chips of a dry petrous tem...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Paulsen K

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is predominantly produced by T-helper cells (TH1) having the phenotype CD4+, and by subpopulations of thymocytes after antigenic or mitogenic stimulation. IL-2 causes an indefinite growth of T-cells, and its function depends on binding to IL-2 receptors (IL-2R alpha and IL-2R beta). Thus the immun...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wustrow TP

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last years, indications for cochlear implants (CIs) have changed dramatically. The benefits depend on the preconditions of the individual patient as well as on the subsequent (re)habilitation. Therefore, many variables influencing the hearing and speech perception of a CI user must be kept in mind. As an exam...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Diller G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accidental application of cyanacrylate (superglue) into the outer ear canal requires different treatments depending on location and extent. METHODS:Two case studies are presented. Treatment included surgical removal, with or without prior conservative treatment, for complete canal obstruction, as well a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Stasche N,Behrndt W,Bärmann M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the European-American classification criteria the diagnosis of autoimmune sialadenitis in Sjögren's syndrome can generally be easily established or excluded. In addition, sonography performed by the ENT physician is helpful in diagnosing and especially in follow-up screening for MALT lymphomas, which 5%-10% of p...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Guntinas-Lichius O,Vissink A,Ihrler S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the present study is to identify clinical factors that influence the incidence and the prognosis of local and regional recurrences. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The data of 1,426 patients with newly diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract who were treated by curative laser mi...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Jäckel MC,Martin A,Steiner W

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently proposed test material for the purpose of testing phonological processing. While data regarding validity and reliability could already be established, normative data for preschool children are lacking. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 203 preschool children aged 5.0-5.11 years participated in the...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ptok M,Dunkelmann A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1987 Lopez published the results of a survey of voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy as carried out by 400 North American ENT surgeons. In order to obtain the same information on the current state of voice rehabilitation in the German Federal Republic we did a similar survey of 103 ENT clinics. Ninety-five...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hagen R

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CSF rhinorrhea is called spontaneous if it is due neither to a trauma, nor an intracranial tumour or a congenital malformation. Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea is extremely rare: the fistula is usually found in the roof of the ethmoid sinus, less often in the walls of the sphenoid sinus. There is a striking prevalence of f...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Benedict M,Schultz-Coulon HJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transantral decompression of the orbit for malignant exophthalmos can be recommended on the experiences of Walsh and Ogura, and Gorman et al. The case of a 70 year old man with exophthalmos and marked deterioration of bilateral visual acuity that recovered postoperatively is reported. The exophthalmos disappeared comp...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Escher F,Bürgi H

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old male patient demonstrated an existing left proptosis for several weeks. The patient was suffering from physical exhaustion and had lost considerable weight. Furthermore, we observed greatly enlarged parotid and submandibular glands on both sides. MRI of the neck showed multiple, sharply circumscribed les...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hirt R,Krause U,Knipping S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined whether training conceptualized as a complement to standard medical treatment (ST) for acute tinnitus to promote patients' capacity to distract attention from their tinnitus and to relax (distraction and relaxation training) has a positive effect on tinnitus-specific distress (tinnitus loudness, ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Gerhards F,Brehmer D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The therapy of choice in nasoseptal defects is reconstruction with vital respiratory mucosa; in particular, three-layer repair using the bridge-flap technique according to Schultz-Coulon is the most promising. Cases exceeding operative limitations can be treated with silastic buttons. Our aim was to overco...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Neumann A,Schneider M,Tholen C,Minovi A

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：: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：:Learning microsurgery of the middle ear requires preparations of temporal bones. Ethical and moral restrictions in obtaining specimens make training and research with temporal bone preparations increasingly more difficult. Due to the complex structure of the temporal bone with its communicating cavities, the manufactu...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Vorwerk U,Begall K

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cleft lip and palate are the most common malformation in the orofacial region. The type and dimension of the cleft determine the functional limitations of respiration, swallowing, speech, articulation and hearing. In addition, cosmetic and communicative restrictions influence the cognitive, social and educat...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schuster M,Kummer P,Eysholdt U,Rosanowski F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00