[Treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma recurrences and distant metastases: Highlights of the ASCO Meeting 2015].

abstract：:Due to late diagnosis and poor treatment response, advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) belongs to the tumor diseases with highest mortality worldwide. Although many biomarkers have been investigated over the past years, none have yet become established in clinical practice. There is thus an urgent n...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Theodoraki MN,Ludwig S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:44 patients with ischemic facial paralysis were studied and tomograms made of both petrous bones. An attempt was made to establish the normal averages of various portions of the internal auditory meatus (fundus, middle, porus) from frontal projections. In addition, a comparison of each portion of the internal auditory...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Draf W,Reck R,Schindler E

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic diseases are among the most common diseases of humans. The immune response towards allergens is regulated by T-lymphozytes and characterized by an interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5 and IL-13 dominated Th2 cytokine profile. RESULTS:Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is the only causative treatment option ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Klimek L,Kündig T,Senti G

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every phonosurgical procedure alters endolaryngeal anatomy; be it by removing tissue, or injection or implantation of autologous or foreign material. However, the effect that an altered airflow cross section and changed soft tissue elasticity will have on the voice cannot be predicted. With the aim of promoting ration...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Eysholdt U

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decompression of the orbit for retro-orbital haematoma is not usually performed. On the other hand it is recommended when ophthalmoscopy shows impending thrombosis secondary to a massive orbital haematoma. In such cases both surgical decompression of the orbit and splitting of the optic nerve sheath should be done. Th...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Demmler N

更新日期：1975-02-01 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：:There are many benign and malignant tumors of the epipharynx, which makes differential diagnosis difficult. As a very rare differential diagnosis, a schwannoma is possible. The origin of the tumor is most likely a small branch of a sensitive nerve of the glossopharyngeal nerve or the trigeminus nerve. A clear differen...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Meyer MF,Anagiotos A,Lüers JC,Löser H,Wardelmann E,Beutner D

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granuloma gangraenescens is placed between Wegener's granulomatosis and reticulum cell sarcoma. It is very difficult to diagnose due to absence of early symptoms as in this reported case, which was diagnosed histologically and which temporally responded to steroids and Imurek. Change histologically to a reticulum cell...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hoffmann P,Nickol HJ

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on the biophysics of the vestibular apparatus in weightlessness is reviewed. The results of caloric in the prone position are compared to those in the supine position. The rate of convection and expansion of the endolymph are evaluated. Bárány's theory continues to be valid, because the rate of convecti...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Grohmann R

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Tumoral lesions in the head and neck region represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in otorhinolaryngologic routine. High-resolution ultrasound is usually able to guide diagnosis. Nevertheless, a definite differentiation between benign and malignant lesions can only be achieved by tissue biopsy. The various o...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Bozzato A,Neubert C,Yeter Y

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbital complications of various pathogenesis include impairment or loss of vision inhibition of globe motility and exophthalmos, and are treated best by an interdisciplinary team. Preoperative strategy should include information about underlying diseases, since success of treatment is related to diagnosis. To analyse...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Stoll W,Busse H,Wessels N

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Precise knowledge about the chance of success of a given pharmacologic therapy of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) before starting therapy would be very desirable to guide the selection of the most suitable or the most efficient combination out of the ever-growing spectrum of available pharmaceuticals. Th...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wichmann G,Dietz A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several investigations prove that monaural acoustic deprivation induces detrimental changes in the auditory pathway. So far the major interest focused on degenerative processes on the deprived side, while effects on the contralateral untreated side were not taken into consideration. This ontogenetic study investigates...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ernst S,Foerst A,Hessel H,Klünter HD,von Wedel H,Walkowiak W,Walger M

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of the internal carotid artery in the middle ear is a rare but known vascular anomaly. A blue-reddish mass behind the tympanic membrane, hearing loss and a tinnitus that is synchronous with the pulse are the typical symptoms and should lead to a correct diagnosis. The diagnostic procedure includes high re...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Heimlich F,Dörfler A,Wallner F

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term "flow motion" stands for the phenomenon of spontaneous and autonomous rhythmic variations of the contractile state of the smooth muscles of small dermal vessels. There also have been a few observations of variations in the microcirculation of the mucosa, but they have not been evaluated in detail to date. The...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Siegert R,Klitzing L

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the medicolegal assessment of vestibular disorders, vestibulospinal tests are necessary. A minimum program includes the Romberg test, the Unterberger stepping test, and walking with eyes closed. When positive results are found, semi-quantitative evaluation is possible. However, this value is less important than is...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hamann KF

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ranulas are cystic lesions in the floor of the mouth. They are either retention cysts of the excretory duct of the sublingual gland or pseudocysts formed by excretory duct rupture followed by extravasation and accumulation of mucus in the surrounding tissue. We report the case of a premature newborn with a congenital ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Bernhard MK,Hückel D,Hamala D

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangiopericytomas are rare perivascular tumors. The nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are most often involved in the head and neck region. A case of hemangiopericytoma in a 63 year old patient is presented. The initial symptom was recurrent bleeding from the nose. The patient had a history of radiotherapy for a pit...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Thomaser EG,Tschopp K,Oehri I,Carthomas G,Hailemariam S

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the clinical course of a 31 year old woman who developed multiple anaerobic brain abscesses six days after tonsillectomy, followed by hemoparesis and dysarthria. In spite of craniotomy, repeated punctures and drainage of pus and high dose local and systemic antibiotics, there was an obvious deteri...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Pilgramm M,Lampl L,Frey G,Wörner U

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin (Ig)G4-related disease is classified as an immune-mediated disease. The etiology of this condition has not been explained to date. Manifestations of the disease are diverse, and simultaneous involvement of multiple organs is not unusual. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a patient referred to...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Jurkov M,Olze H,Klauschen F,Bertelmann E,Schneider U,Arens P

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The question of the "true" function of the maxillary sinus and the paranasal sinuses (PS) has been a controversial issue in the literature for decades, leading to many discussions and speculations. OBJECTIVE:This review briefly summarizes various theories on the possible physiology and functions of the maxi...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Sieron HL,Sommer F,Hoffmann TK,Grossi AS,Scheithauer MO,Stupp F,Lindemann J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The APD guideline of 2009 was supplemented by the statements listed here. The addition is based on current knowledge and findings. Otherwise, the Guideline 2009 remains valid. Here, a summary of the updated APD guideline is given, thus proving an overview of the definition of APD, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Nickisch A,Gross M,Schönweiler R,Berger R,Wiesner T,Am Zehnhoff Dinnesen A,Ptok M

更新日期：2015-06-01 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 horizontal vestibulo-ocular reflex was studied in normals and 35 patients with an acute or compensated unilateral peripheral vestibular deficit (PVD) in order to determine the efficacy of different response measures obtained from a rotating chair test in localizing the deficit side and defining its central compens...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Allum JH,Honegger F,Schicks H

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solid tumors show an altered metabolism with respect to glycolysis in comparison to normal tissue. Recently, the determination of different glycolytic metabolites for tumor diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making became the focus of interest for various research groups. In particular an increased lactate concentrati...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ziebart T,Walenta S,Sattler U,Kunkel M,Wagner W,Müller-Klieser W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD) of the temporomandibular joint is rare. The disorder is characterized by the presence of crystal deposits within the affected joint. The deposition of crystals in adjacent soft tissue may lead to the formation of pseudotumors. This form of the disease is called...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Koitschev C,Kaiserling E,Koitschev A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measures taken to assure medical quality in hospital departments have focused on external quality control. Public health insurance organizations and the society of hospital holders in Germany have now agreed to carry out activities that aims not only at outcome but also at structural and procedural aspects of medical ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Mösges R

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hearing aids (HA) provide adequate support for many patients with hearing loss, but not all. Around one third of 10.000 patients provided with hearing aids in the Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit felt no actual benefit when using the hearing aid, although they demonstrated the necessary hearing i...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Braun K,Zenner HP,Friese N,Tropitzsch A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peroneal muscular atrophy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth-disease) is a hereditary disease of the peripheral motor and sensory neurons. In most patients the distal extremities are affected but involvement of the cranial nerves has also been described. We describe a 58 year old patient suffering from this disease accompanied by b...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Laubert A

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00