[Evaluation of standardized questionnaires for diagnosis and differentiation of obstructive and patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction].

abstract：:Menière's disease is recognized as the idiopathic form of recurrent inner ear disease with the trias of hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo with aural fullness and Menière's syndrome as the non-idiopathic form. Subentities with unknown pathogenesis are Lermoyez' s syndrome and Tumarkin crises. A common pathogenetic fac...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Westhofen M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the surgical removal of temporal paraganglioma, possible changes of the cerebral blood pathways of the Circle of Willis should be considered. If the cerebral blood drains dominates unilaterally and the pathway of drainage over the Bulbus venae jugularis is inadequate due to vessel malformation or variations or by...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schipper J,Hoffmann T,Wagenmann M,Stummer W,Knapp F,Klenzner T,Turowski B

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracranial meningiomas are rare tumors of the lateral skull base. A 37-year-old woman presented with tinnitus und progressive hearing loss of her right ear. A painful mass lesion was also palpable in her mandibular angle. CT and MRI scans revealed an intracranial mass with extension to the lateral skull base. These ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Knipping S,Neumann K,Burkert W,Krause U,Berghaus A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even today, a wide variety of techniques are performed in parotid pleomorphic adenoma surgery, ranging from enucleation to total parotidectomy. This study reports the results of our experiences. Among a total of 587 surgically treated parotid lesions at the Homburg/Saar University ENT Department from 1968 through 1991...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Federspil PA,Federspil P,Schätzle W

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the present study we investigated the culturing of fibroblasts on fibrin glue embedded suture nets, to analyse the possibility of using these components in a suture application technique for the closure of a CSF-fistula. RESULTS:Placement of centrally perforated dura pieces on fibrin glue coated surfaces...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wolf G,Plinkert PK,Schick B

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：:Classical prognostic factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC) are based on general parameters such as tumor stage or histological grading and only allow for a rough estimation of the clinical course. However, predicting individual responses to treatment remains challenging and diverging clinica...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lehnerdt G,Hoffmann TK,Mattheis S,Brandau S,Zeidler R,Lang S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 69-year-old male patient who appeared in our clinic with persistent swelling on the right middle nasal bridge of 3 months' standing following blunt trauma. On physical examination the swelling was pulsatile and a flow was identified on color Doppler sonography. MRT of the head demonstrated an a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schuldt T

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical features of progression sensorineural hearing loss and vertigo in combination with the radiologic finding of a contrast-enhancing mass within the inner auditory canal are suggestive of an acoustic neuroma. We report our findings in a 57-year-old woman with known mixed connective tissue disease who was pre...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Nischwitz A,Gerhardt HJ,Paris S,Villringer A

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to their comparatively low incidence, salivary gland carcinomas have only been the subject of isolated clinical studies in recent years. In addition, surgery with/without adjuvant radiotherapy is considered standard treatment. Systemic therapies have received little attention and are only used for advanc...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Doescher J,Schuler PJ,Greve J,Meyer MF,Weissinger S,Hoffmann TK,Laban S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we developed another method for the detection of nasopharyngeal closing patterns. This investigation of dynamic closure patterns was based on flexible video-nasopharyngoscopy and was undertaken in both healthy subjects and patients with dysarthria. Quantitative assessments of pharyngeal wall excursions a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schneider HJ,Gross M

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：:Surgery of the maxillary sinus is one of the commonest in otorhinolaryngology. The classical Caldwell-Luc procedure however is not infrequently followed by infraorbital or some other facial neuralgia or discomfort. In 1976,246 patients were assessed for revision maxillary sinus surgery, and the symptomatology, clinica...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Thumfart W,Steiner W,Jaumann MP

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal carcinomas is increasing worldwide. Due to a markedly different response to treatment compared to HPV-negative oropharyngeal carcinomas, determining the ideal therapeutic approach can be challenging. Particularly in never-smokers, HPV-positive orophary...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hussain T,Mattheis S,Lang S

更新日期：2020-09-01 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: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：:Ectopic thyroid gland tissue can occur either as the only detectable thyroid gland tissue or in addition to a normotopic thyroid gland. After a total thyroidectomy thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) can induce a compensatory volume increase of previously asymptomatic ectopic tissue. This hyperplastic ectopic tissue can...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Seitz D,Todt I,Boga E,Yasin A,Sudhoff H

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Real rhabdomyomas belong to the rarest tumors in the human body. The origin of these benign neoplasms is in the cardiac or skeletal muscle, in the beginning, there are no significant symptoms and the tumor grows very slowly. Extracardiac rhabdomyomas seldom occur and are mostly located in the head and neck region. A m...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Welzel C,Gajda M,Jamali Y,Schrom T,Berghaus A,Holzhausen HJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comorbid physical and psychological complaints are more common in patients with dysphonia than in the general population. In a prospective randomized study the effects of structured psychosomatic diagnostics and verbal intervention on the satisfaction of patients with dysphonia were investigated. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Pülz S,Schützenberger A,Grässel E,Köllner V,Eysholdt U,Rosanowski F

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic sinus surgery is the procedure of choice for treating chronic rhinosinusitis. This paper describes a new minimally invasive method to restore ostium patency without removing tissue: the balloon sinuplasty technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two patients were treated with the new procedure. One patien...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Brehmer D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 10 years endoscopic diagnostics has benefited from technologies such as big chips, high-definition television (HDTV) and narrow band imaging (NBI). Video capsule endoscopy and double balloon enteroscopy have facilitated visualization of the entire small bowel. A number of studies on mucosal Barrett's and g...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hochberger J,Kruse E,Köhler P,Bürrig KF,Menke D

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) is the method of choice for partial laryngectomy in Germany. In advanced stages, chemoradiotherapy is increasingly indicated for organ preservation. OBJECTIVE:This report considers the indications for and outcomes of supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SPL), also known as c...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schroeder U,Wollenberg B,Bruchhage KL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1979 and 1986, 74 patients with hypopharyngeal carcinomas were operated using transoral laser microsurgery by the first author. 32 of the patients were subdivided into 5 subgroups and considered separately because of pretreatment for head and neck tumors, simultaneous multiple tumors etc. (excluding criterias)...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Steiner W,Stenglein C,Fietkau R,Sauerbrei W

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) are associated with reduced discriminatory abilities of the auditory system. One of these abilities is directional hearing, which is based on the evaluation of interaural signal differences. Since these differences affect also the binaural difference potentials (B...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hoth S,Benz M

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:A microphone constructed for implantation in the posterior wall of the auditory canal and a piezoelectric transducer serving as the main components of an implantable hearing aid were temporally implanted in five patients during middle ear surgery under local anesthesia. The microphone was positioned beneath the skin o...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zenner HP,Maassen MM,Lehner RL,Baumann JW,Leysieffer H

更新日期：1997-10-01 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：:Translational research in head and neck oncology is subject to the same laws as all other solid tumors. It is based on the one hand on a solid framework of well prepared clinical studies and / or workflows according to consensus criteria with comparable documentation of clinical outcomes, while on the other on methodo...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Dietz A,Wichmann G

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00