[The differential diagnosis of cochlear, retrocochlear and central hearing disorders, and the limitations of conventional audiometry (author's transl)].

abstract：BACKGROUND:First line antibiotic treatment of uncomplicated acute otitis media has been questioned. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In an prospective, open, controlled study, 390 children aged 1-10 years were treated either conventionally (free combinations of decongestant nose drops, mucolytics, analgesics and antibiotics) or a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wustrow TP

更新日期：2005-08-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Except for glucocorticoids there is a lack of neuroprotective medication in neurosurgical interventions. OBJECTIVE:An overview of clinical trials investigating administration of the calcium antagonist nimodipine and hydroxyethyl starch (HES) in vestibular schwannoma (VS) surgery is given. Basic research is ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Scheller C,Herzfeld E,Strauss C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ototoxic side effects of cisplatin have often been reported, but no conclusive data have been reported about carboplatin ototoxicity. We investigated the vestibular toxicity of carboplatin therapy in two groups of 18 patients with head and neck cancer. The treated group was examined before, during and after chemothera...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Bauer FP,Westhofen M

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：:We investigated 15 patients with unilateral facial paralysis using gadolinium(Gd)-DTPA (diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid) enhanced (magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Eleven were idiopathic and 1 each was due to basal skill trauma, Lyme's disease, Foville's syndrome and herpes zoster oticus. Ten of 11 Bell's palsies...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Doringer E,Albegger K,Sinzinger G,Schmoller HJ

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a relatively rare neurotological disorder that is characterized by a heterogeneous clinical picture. Recently, vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) measurement was established for the diagnosis of SCDS. In the present study, a case series of patients with S...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Gürkov R,Jerin C,Flatz W,Maxwell R

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific anosmia, the inability to perceive a specific odor, while olfactory perception is otherwise intact, is known as a rather seldom phenomenon. By testing the prevalence of specific anosmia to 20 different odors in a sample of 1600 people, we were able to estimate the general prevalence of anosmia. This revealed ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Croy I,Olgun S,Mueller L,Schmidt A,Muench M,Gisselmann G,Hatt H,Hummel T

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of different vasodilating drugs on the perilymphatic oxygen content in the cat has been examined by means of the polarographic method. The drugs used such as Papaverin, Rheomacrodex, Ronicol, Praxilen and Lasix have had no significant effect on the oxygen concentration in the perilymph. Histamin, 7% Na2CO3 ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Yagi N,Fisch U

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous methods for testing directional hearing are described and a new directional hearing test with a modified artificial head recording system is demonstrated. The new method complies well with natural conditions and allows the possibility of testing different hearing losses. The results of testing in 110 non-exer...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Baschek V

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of chemodectoma of the larynx. A 70-year-old man underwent a laryngectomy in April 1984 for a tumor diagnosed as a squamous cell carcinoma but which postoperatively proved to be a chemodectoma. Ipsilateral cervical metastases appeared 2 years later and were removed by local excision. Shortly therea...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Bootz F,Helliwell TR,Gärtner HV

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of transoral laser microsurgery of hypopharyngeal carcinomas have been described in previous publications. These are discussed on the basis of literature reports on the therapy used, inclusive of surgery and/or radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The most important parameters of prognosis include neck and di...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Steiner W

更新日期：1994-03-01 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：:A 3 year old child with recurrent pneumococcal meningitis and a congenital cyst of the oval window is presented. An aqueous middle ear effusion was found and scintigraphy demonstrated a middle ear CSF leak. Surgical exploration revealed a cyst originating from the stapes footplate. The origin of this malformation is d...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lahovary A

更新日期：1978-12-01 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：AIM:The influence of bilateral cochlear implants (CI) and unilateral CI on the self-reported listening effort in standardized situations is being assessed. SAMPLE AND METHODS:The sample consisted of 34 bilateral and 38 unilateral adult CI users. Unilateral CI users had at least severe hearing loss in the non-implanted...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schnabl J,Bumann B,Rehbein M,Müller O,Seidler H,Wolf-Magele A,Sprinzl G,Windfuhr J,Weichbold V

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 57 children aged between 5 and 15 years underwent endoscopic ethmoid surgery for recurrent acute or chronic rhinogenic sinusitis, chronic sinusitis associated with bronchial asthma or chronic bronchitis, early rhinogenous orbital complications and paranasal sinus disease associated with mucoviscidosis. The ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Küttner K,Siering U,Looke G,Eichhorn M

更新日期：1992-05-01 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：:Idiopathic facial palsy (IFP), or Bell's palsy, is an acute peripheral unilateral paresis of the facial nerve with an abrupt onset of unknown origin. Primary infection or reactivation of the Herpes simplex virus is suggested as a possible mechanism in some but not all patients. Since IFP is a diagnosis of exclusion, a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Grosheva M,Beutner D,Volk GF,Wittekindt C,Guntinas-Lichius O

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to 80 % of children can develop otitis media with effusion (OME) between birth and school age. Responsible are longstanding impairments of tubal ventilation which are based primarily on mechanical or functional obstructions. A quarter of the subjects affected by OME show either recurrent episodes over 3 months or p...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Damm M,Jayme KP,Klimek L

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a female patient suffering from recurrent vertigo and low-frequency hearing loss who was admitted for inpatient treatment with the diagnosis of Ménière's disease. After evaluation of all diagnostic examinations, including psychosomatic evaluation, a diagnosis of vestibular migraine with accompan...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schaaf H,Hesse G

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk for a smoker of developing cancer of the larynx depends on the activity of the enzyme arylhydroxcarbonhydroxylase in his cells. The higher the genetically determined arylhydroxcarbonhydroxylase activity, the higher is the probability of developing the disease. ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Trell E,Korsgaard R,Mattiasson I,Andreasson L,Björlin G,Kitzing P

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symmetric, sometimes monstrous fat deposits occur in this rare benign disease. They can extend from the neck to the shoulders and from the mandible to the clavicle. The authors have treated 3 patients during the last 4 years. One of them was sent as an inpatient with the diagnosis of lymphadenitis. The aetiology is un...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Fritzmeier F

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two patients with voice disorders after parathyroidectomy without thyroidectomy and paresis of the recurrent nerve. The connection between hypoparathyroidismus and laryngeal tetany is discussed. ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Böhme G

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-one patients with inverted papillomas of the nose and paranasal sinuses underwent surgery, 35 by an intranasal endoscopic method and 16 by an extranasal approach. The recurrence rate after endoscopy surgery was 17% (6/35), compared with 19% (3/16) after an external approach. Endoscopic surgery proved to be succe...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Waitz G,Wigand ME

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous endoscopically controlled gastrostomy (PEG) enables patients suffering from a tumor of the upper aerodigestive tract to receive direct gastric feedings. The procedure also avoids the social stigma of a nasal feeding tube. The results of 630 PEG procedures used in 555 patients suffering from various head a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zenk J,Waldfahrer F,Petsch S,Iro H

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:For the functional outcome after cochlear implant surgery, the electrode position is of essential importance. Therefore, radiological techniques to localize the electrode within the cochlea are becoming increasingly important. In our study, we used multi-slice computed tomography (CT) to find radiological cr...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wagner JH,Rademacher G,Ernst A,Todt I

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The larynx serves as part of a muscular system that guards the lower airways and generates the voice. Psychosomatically determined interference of the protective with the phonatory function can lead to spastic dysphonia. ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Berendes J

更新日期：1990-04-01 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