Hoarseness and misdirected swallowing before and after antireflux surgery.

abstract：CONCLUSION:The prognosis of the clinically positive neck in temporal bone squamous cell carcinoma is bad and failures never occur in the neck but at the site of the primary. A clinically positive neck at presentation is a sign of aggressiveness of the primary and, in such cases, therapeutic neck dissection is to be per...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zanoletti E,Danesi G

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic otitis media (COM) were divided into two groups, one to be given Cephalexin (CEX) orally and the other to be given CEX ear drops locally. The counts of viable bacteria in otorrheal samples collected before and after CEX administration were determined. The incidence of decrease in the count of bac...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sugiyama M,Tanabe K,Chang KC,Nakai Y

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The results of this study suggest that treatment with radical scavengers has the potential to become an effective new therapy for age-related hearing loss. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of treatment with radical scavengers for age-related hearing loss. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Rebamipide (300 mg/day), alpha...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Takumida M,Anniko M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:A 20 mm hole made backwards from the midpoint of the asterion to the mastoid process is suitable for a retrosigmoid keyhole approach with the aid of an endoscope. The endoscope-assisted retrosigmoid keyhole approach can be considered an effective and safe method for removal of vestibular schwannoma. OBJECTI...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sun JQ,Sun JW

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:We conclude that: (1) among several cues examined, the monaural cue of direct-to-reverberant (D/R) ratio in the ipsilateral ear provides the most information about sound-source distance; (2) interaural level difference (ILD) provides less information about sound-source distance; and (3) a comprehensive theo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kim DO,Moiseff A,Turner JB,Gull J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study combined ultrastructural and statistical methods to learn the effects of weightlessness on rat utricular maculae. A principle aim was to determine whether weightlessness chiefly affects ribbon synapses of type II cells, since the cells communicate predominantly with branches of primary vestibular afferent e...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ross MD

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Racial differences in the size, shape and structure of the cranium exist. This paper evaluates the importance of race in influencing the required sizes of craniotomies for gaining access to the lateral end of the internal auditory meatus without breaching the labyrinth via the retrosigmoid approach. Fine-cut CT scans ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Low WK,Fenton JE,Fagan PA,Gibson WP

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of hearing handicap is frequently based on hearing loss in the frequency region from 0.5 to 2.0 kHz. The region above 2 kHz, however, is important for hearing, particularly when one considers speech perception in conditions with ambient noise. The present study, based on 200 individuals (400 ears) with nois...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Smoorenburg GF

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (L.GG) was present in all adenoids of children receiving the L. GG product. However, since L.GG was also found from the placebo group, one cannot confirm its effect on the occurrence of rhinovirus (RV) or enterovirus (EV). OBJECTIVES:The present study was conducted to determine wh...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Swanljung E,Tapiovaara L,Lehtoranta L,Mäkivuokko H,Roivainen M,Korpela R,Pitkäranta A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The study showed that surgery in the maxillary sinus can affect its development. OBJECTIVE:To quantitatively evaluate the long-term impact of sinus surgery on its development in the rabbit. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was an experimental study performed at an academic tertiary medical center using 20 4-week...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Bahadir O,Bahadir A,Kosucu P,Livaoglu M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The chewing gum indirectly affects postural control by influencing vestibular function to stabilize posture during upright standing. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to evaluate the effect of chewing gum on static posturography in patients. METHODS:The subjects were 26 patients with chronic balance disorders. T...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Goto F,Kushiro K,Tsutsumi T

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The muscle fiber content of the stapedius muscle of the cat was determined histochemically using a combination of oxidative enzymes and glycolytic markers. The major fiber type present was determined to be the fast oxidative glycolytic type (FOG; 77%). Two other types of fiber were found that could not be placed into ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lyon MJ,Malmgren LT

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The narrowing pattern of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea patients may be different in sleep as compared with awake. Three different types of obstruction were observed in these subjects during drug-induced sleep. The different obstruction pattern during drug-induced sleep suggests that different s...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chuang LP,Chen NH,Li HY,Lin SW,Chou YT,Wang CJ,Liao YF,Tsai YH

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of symptoms from the upper airways in the furniture industry was studied by means of a questionnaire which was answered by 676 wood furniture workers from 50 different factories. Twenty per cent reported nasal hypersecretion and 40% nasal obstruction. A randomized sample of 61 workers was investigated f...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wilhelmsson B,Drettner B

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngeal disorders in adults is well established there is still a lack of information concerning the true extent of the laryngeal complications of GERD in children. The aim of this study was to determine the laryngeal status of children with ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zalesska-Krecicka M,Krecicki T,Iwanczak B,Blitek A,Horobiowska M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In experimentally damaged inner ears the structural alterations were correlated to electrocochleographic responses of the ear. Sectioning of the cochlear nerve with degeneration of the type I neurons but intact sensory cells results in normal cochlear microphonics but very weak and atypical nerve responses. By contras...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Spoendlin H,Baumgartner H

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Telephone usage is a difficult challenge for cochlear implanted patients. A significant number of cochlear implanted patients are able to carry on a land-line or mobile telephone conversation. The telephone model may be a critical factor for telephone performance. OBJECTIVES:The goals of this study were to ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Castro A,Lassaletta L,Bastarrica M,Prim MP,De Sarriá MJ,Gavilán J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Negative membrane potentials from the stria vascularis of the guinea pig have been recorded in vivo. Stable negative membrane potentials from the stria cells have also been recorded for as long as 2 minutes in vitro. They varied from -20 mV to -49 mV, irrespective of whether the stria vascularis was immersed in Ring...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chou JT,Hellenbrecht D

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), one of the most important angiogenic factors, and microvessel density (MVD) were assessed in laryngeal carcinomas by means of immunohistochemistry. Correlation of VEGF with MVD and clinical parameters (T stage, N stage, histological grading, survival, recu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Neuchrist C,Quint C,Pammer A,Burian M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thorotrast(R) containing thorium dioxide particles with diameters of around 100 Å was introduced in perilymph or endolymph using various methods and concentrations. The location of the tracer particles in the cochleas was determined using the transmission electron microscope. Injection of tracer into the cerebrospinal...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Angelborg C

更新日期：1974-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different analysis methods for the objective measurements of body sway were examined to establish the most sensitive method for identifying changes in stability. Changes between stability with eyes open and eyes closed were used to assess the techniques. Body sway was measured in a group of normal subjects standing on...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Fitzgerald JE,Murray A,Elliott C,Birchall JP

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: In otosclerosis mixed hearing loss is the most frequent symptom and arises when the focus involves the stapes footplate. Surgeons usually prefer to wait a minimum air-bone gap of 25 - 35 dB before surgery.Objectives: To evaluate the outcome of microdrill stapedotomy for otosclerosis in patients with a preo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Canale A,Albera A,Macocco F,Caranzano F,Albera R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:In the mouse, when a tympanic perforation is present, gadoteridol does not seem to cause ototoxicity. Gadodiamide may cause mild ototoxicity other than toxicity to the outer hair cells of the cochlea. OBJECTIVES:Endolymphatic hydrops have been visualized through intra-tympanic injection of gadolinium-based ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Nonoyama H,Tanigawa T,Shibata R,Tanaka H,Katahira N,Horibe Y,Takemura K,Murotani K,Ozeki N,Ueda H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:We conclude that the capsaicin inhalation test is useful to directly assess cough reflex and sensation around the larynx, while it indirectly reflects central nervous system function. OBJECTIVES:To understand the state of the cough reflex before patients with dysphagia start eating. METHODS:We studied the...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Imoto Y,Kojima A,Osawa Y,Sunaga H,Fujieda S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the hearing prognosis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) treated with different initial therapies. METHODS:Subjects consisted of patients diagnosed with idiopathic SSNHL within 7 days from onset and showing severe hearing loss (≥60 dB), who were registered in a Japanese mu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Okada M,Hato N,Nishio SY,Kitoh R,Ogawa K,Kanzaki S,Sone M,Fukuda S,Hara A,Ikezono T,Ishikawa K,Iwasaki S,Kaga K,Kakehata S,Matsubara A,Matsunaga T,Murata T,Naito Y,Nakagawa T,Nishizaki K,Noguchi Y,Sano H,Sato

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In previous studies, sinus secretions have been analysed concerning pO2, pCO2 and pH. In this study the energy metabolism in the maxillary sinus mucosa and secretion was studied in 33 New Zealand White rabbits. In freeze-dried samples, glucose and lactate were analysed by enzymatic assays and ATP by HPLC. In the purul...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Johansson P,Kumlien J,Söderlund K,Hultman E

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The increased AQP5 expression associated with ageing in glands, which mainly secreted a serous solution, suggests a compensation for the decreased amount of saliva secretion associated with age progression. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the change in aquaporin-1 (AQP1) and aquaporin-5 (AQP5) expression in the sa...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sapmaz E,Uysal M,Tumer MK,Sapmaz HI,Somuk BT,Arici A,Tas U

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: If the pulsatile tinnitus caused by sigmoid sinus diverticulum/dehiscence cannot be diagnosed and treated, it can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.Aim: To assess the sandwich surgical technique for sigmoid sinus wall reconstruction for the treatment of pulsatile tinnitus caused by sigmoid sinus ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sun J,Sun J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:This study suggests that hyperbilirubinemia in the neonatal rat can impair auditory function and induce peripheral nerve pathology by reducing neurofilament-positive cells in spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs). This finding indicates a potential connection between hyperbilirubinemia and auditory impairment. OBJ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Li Q,Chen P,Guo W,Fang R,Yang S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the basic properties of the 2f2-f1 distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOEs) in 36 normally hearing subjects and to compare their characteristics with those of the 2f1-f2 DPOEs. The influence of stimulation parameters on 2f2-f1 DPOE behaviour was examined: i) stimulation l...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Erminy M,Avan P,Bonfils P

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00