Soft palate implants as a minimally invasive treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

abstract：:The gram negative bacteria, nontypable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) was used to induce otitis media in a total of 18 chinchillas. Three days post-inoculation, three cohorts of 6 chinchillas each were treated daily for four days with either ceftriaxone, chloramphenicol, or diluent without antibiotics. Middle ear fluid...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Jauris-Heipke S,Leake ER,Billy JM,DeMaria TF

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest that there exists a Na(+) transport system in the cochlea consisting of SGK1, Nedd4 isoforms and ENaC, which may work in concert to transport Na(+) and to maintain homeostasis in the inner ear as they do in other tight epithelia. OBJECTIVES:It has been well demonstrated that the epithel...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zhong SX,Liu ZH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of the intermediate filament subclasses cytokeratins (CKs), vimentin, and neurofilament triplet proteins (NFs) was analysed in the embryonic inner ear of the CBA/CBA mouse, in vivo and in vitro, using well-defined monoclonal antibodies. Some of the cultured inner ears were exposed to 1-10 micrograms/ml ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Berggren D,Anniko M,Thornell LE,Ramaekers FC,Virtanen I

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sympathetic nerve pathways to the nasal vasculature were examined in 8 cats by recoding the effects of section of the orbital nerves on vasoconstriction produced by cervical sympathetic nerve stimulation. No sympathetic fibres were found in the sphenopalatine and infraorbital nerves. The majority were conveyed by ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wilson H,Yates MS

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the late results of tympanoplasty on 300 ears and of one-stage mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty on 269 discharging ears, the problems involved in staging tympanoplasty are discussed. The results of one-stage operations were found to be satisfactory 2-10 years after operation. The frequency of recurrent cholest...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tos M

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphangioscopical and ultrastructural studies of the larynx reveal a lymphatic capillary and a collecting vessel system. Collecting vessels show luminal valves and elastic structural components within the wall. Lymphangioscopy reveals that a strict compartmentation of different laryngeal areas is unjustifiable with t...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Beck C,Mann W

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a study of the effects of repeated angular acceleration on the activity of vestibular nuclei units in anesthetized and in conscious cats. The experimental animals were subjected to trains of repeated and consecutive constant acceleration-deceleration ramps (4-8 degrees/sec2). In a few cases nystagmus was recor...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kileny P,Ryu JH,McCabe BF,Abbas PJ

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ischemic vascular damage of the inner ear is one of the known causes of sensorineural sudden hearing loss (SSHL). Folate is an emerging risk factor associated with an increased risk of vascular damage. The aim of this study was to investigate whether low serum folate levels are associated with SSHL. MATERIAL...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Cadoni G,Agostino S,Scipione S,Galli J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The amendments made to pre-existing transcanal approaches limit the possibility of extrusion of the electrode and reduce the time of 'blind' surgery. OBJECTIVE:Alternative techniques to classic mastoidectomy and posterior tympanotomy for cochlear implantation have already been described but their main drawb...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Guevara N,Bailleux S,Santini J,Castillo L,Gahide I

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the influence of neck afferents on the perception of orientation. In Experiment 1, we investigated the effect of head tilt on the subjective vertical in both the visual and tactile modalities. The results showed that head tilt triggers an Aubert effect in the visual modality and a Müller effect in the tacti...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Guerraz M,Luyat M,Poquin D,Ohlmann T

更新日期：2000-09-01 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：CONCLUSION:Given the phonetic balancing across lists and the validation with spectrally degraded speech, the present Mandarin disyllable recognition test (DRT) materials may be useful for assessing speech performance of Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant (CI) users. If combined with the previously developed sentence ma...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zhu M,Wang X,Fu QJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:In skilled hands, selective embolization is a safe procedure and represents an effective treatment for prolonged epistaxis. Embolization therapy can be repeated if necessary. OBJECTIVE:Severe posterior epistaxis is a common clinical problem in an ENT department and controlling the bleeding may present diff...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Andersen PJ,Kjeldsen AD,Nepper-Rasmussen J

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Increasing arterial stiffness is associated with atherosclerosis and there is an association between atherosclerosis and tinnitus may occur.Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between arterial stiffness and tinnitus using the central pulse-wave analysis method.Methods: Thi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Gedikli Ö,Kemal O,Yıldırım U,Çeçen AB,Karabulut H,Akcay M,Terzi O

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a viable and safe option for early laryngeal cancer that would be less suitably treated with radiation or trans-oral laser surgery (TLS). The cure rates with PDT appear to be comparable to those of conventional therapy, and the voice outcomes are also comparable. In the case of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： von Beckerath MP,Reizenstein JA,Berner AL,Nordqvist KW,Landström FJ,Löfgren AL,Möller CG

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:We suggest that age-induced changes of serotonin, N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR), and glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) expression in rats are dependent on the specific location in the central auditory system (CAS). OBJECTIVES:Despite the importance of understanding changes in neurotransmitters during p...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shim HJ,Lee LH,Huh Y,Lee SY,Yeo SG

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze the safety and effectiveness of a new cochlear implant (CI) system developed in China, the Nurotron Venus device. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifteen post-lingually deafened patients received Nurotron Venus CIs in our hospital. The safety and effectiveness of the devices were ev...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Li J,Ji F,Chen W,Zhao H,Han D,Yang S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cochlear endolymph, scala tympani perilymph, and scala vestibuli perilymph were collected from fetal, neonatal, and mature guinea pigs. The concentrations of Na and K in these fluids were then assessed using a microflame photometer. The electrolyte composition in the endolymph was already characterized by a high conce...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kanoh N,Ohmura M,Fukazawa T,Hirono Y,Makimoto K

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Conclusions: In survival analysis, the combined Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) can be considered as a prognostic factor independent of the tumor node metastasis (TNM) classification, tumor stage, and tumor location. Severe comorbidity was the factor that had the greatest impact on prognosis in cas...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Gimeno-Hernández J,Iglesias-Moreno MC,Gómez-Serrano M,Carricondo F,Gil-Loyzaga P,Poch-Broto J

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Cochlear implantation assessment is possible using commercially available standard flat-detector computed tomography (FD-CT) protocols. Image quality is superior to multislice CT (MSCT). The radiation dose of FD-CT is lower in comparison with MSCT standard protocols and may therefore overcome the limitations...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Struffert T,Hertel V,Kyriakou Y,Krause J,Engelhorn T,Schick B,Iro H,Hornung J,Doerfler A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The existence of patients with positive non-sentinel node indicates a risk of misdiagnosis of metastasis in oropharyngeal and oral cancer. OBJECTIVES:We attempted to confirm the usefulness of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in oropharyngeal and oral cavity cancer to detect clinically occult metastases. P...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Santaolalla F,Sanchez JM,Ereño C,Gonzalez A,Rodriguez ML,Sanchez A,Martinez A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endolymphatic sac decompression has shown limited success for the treatment of Ménière's disease (MD). We have published a novel technique with very promising results for the treatment of refractory MD: the Endolymphatic Duct Blockage (EDB) with two titanium clips. One of the challenges of this technique was...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Saliba I,Asmar MH

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Various graft materials and surgical methods are used in the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations.Aims/Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the operation method and graft success of extended perichondrial butterfly myringoplasty performed by an endoscopic method and the hearing gain of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Özdemir D,Özgür A,Mehel DM,Bedir A,Çelebi M,Aydemir S,Turgut NF

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study on the effects of a frequency-dependent automatic gain control in hearing-aids, two experiments were carried out with hearing-impaired listeners. In the first experiment, the effect of varying the amplitude-frequency response on the speech-reception threshold (SRT) of sentences presented in noise was studie...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Van Dijkhuizen JN,Festen JM,Plomp R

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：CONCLUSIONS:The expression of phosphorylcholine (ChoP) in the surface of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is an important factor in the pathogenesis of persistent otitis media with effusion (OME) in humans. OBJECTIVES:Lipooligosaccharide (LOS) in NTHi undergoes phase variation in expression of the ChoP epitop...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Fujita K,Hirano T,Kodama S,Suzuki M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specimens from the epithelium on the lateral wall of the human nose were examined under the electron microscope using a lipid and carbohydrate retaining method. In many of the ciliated epithelial cells and in some of the cells in the mucosal glands we identified multilamellated granules. These structures resembled lam...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Svane-Knudsen V,Rasmussen G,Clausen PP

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) for skull base tumors showed a good prognosis in sinonasal quality of life (QOL), what factors have influence on QOL is still in question. Aim/Objectives: To investigate the recovery of sinonasal QOL after EEA for anterior skull base tumors and find its prognostic...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ahn JC,Cho SW,Kim DK,Han DH,Kim DY,Rhee CS,Lee CH,Kim YH,Paek SH,Won TB

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The incidence of tonsillar cancer in Sweden is increasing, particularly among men. Risk factors other than smoking may have contributed to the observed secular trend in men. In women, however, smoking can be a part of the explanation. Further studies to look at changes in other environmental factors, such a...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hammarstedt L,Dahlstrand H,Lindquist D,Onelöv L,Ryott M,Luo J,Dalianis T,Ye W,Munck-Wikland E

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact endoscopy allows an in vivo and in situ study of the superficial layers of the vocal cord epithelium. This technique offers access to some characteristics of the epithelium cells: dimension and shape of the nuclei, nucleus/cytoplasm ratio, keratosis, presence of nucleolus, mitosis and koylocites. Contact endos...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Andrea M,Dias O,Santos A

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00