Cochlear implantation surgery without posterior tympanotomy: can we still improve it?

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：:Multimodality therapy of advanced malignant tumours of the head and neck includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, the cure rate for these tumours is low and guidelines for the selection and timing of therapy are needed. For such guidelines, tumour cell kinetic parameter studies, e.g. cell proliferatio...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wennerberg J,Tropé C,Biörklund A

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections have recently become an increasing problem in various fields of medicine, they have rarely been studied in the ear. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of community-acquired MRSA infections in disc...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hwang JH,Tsai HY,Liu TC

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acoustic rhinometry (AR) evaluates the geometry of the nasal cavity by measuring the minimum cross-sectional area (MCA) and nasal volume (V) by means of acoustic reflection. Understanding the normal and pathologic conditions of the internal nasal cavity using AR is important in the diagnosis of structural abnormalitie...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Huang ZL,Wang DY,Zhang PC,Dong F,Yeoh KH

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the postoperative conditions of ears and the hearing acuity of patients who underwent posterior canal wall reconstruction tympanoplasty for operated ears with open mastoid. The study included 118 ears of 105 patients (57 males, 48 females; age range 5-75 years) and the patients were followed for > 1 ye...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sasaki Y,Iino Y,Suzuki J

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aerobic and anaerobic bacterial flora of middle ear exudate (MEE) of 47 consecutive patients with chronic suppurative otitis media were studied using a quantitative bacteriological technique under strictly anaerobic conditions. Specimens from the external auditory canal (EAC) and the nasopharynx (NP) were obtained...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Jonsson L,Schwan A,Thomander L,Fabian P

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The existence of primary thyroid sarcomas represents a contentious issue. Some authors believe that thyroid sarcomas are, in fact, anaplastic carcinomas with sarcomatous (spindle cell) features. From the standpoint of treatment and prognosis, the histogenesis of thyroid 'sarcomas' is academic, because these tumors, ir...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Mansouri H,Gaye M,Errihani H,Kettani F,Gueddari BE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vascular pattern of the rat cochlea was demonstrated by the aid of Berlin Blue (Prussian Blue) contrast. The vascular anatomy is similar to other mammals. The infrequent occurrence of the vessel of the basilar membrane under the organ of Corti is interesting in respect to its presumed importance for the oxygen sup...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hornstrand C,Axelsson A,Vertes D

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:In our study setting nitrous oxide (N(2)O) did not show any clinical benefit in discomfort experienced when applying local anesthesia for nasal operations. Further studies with longer inhalation times are needed to elucidate the role of N(2)O in application of local anesthesia in nasal surgery. OBJECTIVES:...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Starck M,Tarkkila P,Mäkitie AA,Ylikoski JS,Bäck LJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine the outcome of unilateral stapes surgery in one patient group with bilateral hearing loss and one group with unilateral hearing loss. The patients' own estimations of improvement in hearing ability and the occurrence of other ear-related symptoms were examined retrospectively...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lundman L,Mendel L,Bagger-Sjöbäck D,Rosenhall U

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alloplastic materials have been used in middle ear reconstruction since 1952. Biologically, biomaterials and specifically ceramics can be defined as being bioinert, bioactive or biodegradable; these terms being descriptive of the biochemical response provoked by the material in the host tissue. Various ceramics, carbo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Blayney AW,Williams KR,Erre JP,Lesser TH,Portmann M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old woman presented with a 10-year history of swelling of the left cheek during and after meals. She regularly pushed the cheek hard to decrease the swelling by excreting the saliva. She did not have pain or fever. She also complained of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shimada T,Okano H,Hisa Y

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of these studies was to compare the ototoxicity of piretanide to that of furosemide in the chinchilla. Chinchillas weighing 400 to 700 g were anesthetized with ketamine plus pentobarbital. Endocochlear potential (EP) was measured continuously by the round window approach using glass microelectrodes. Pireta...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Rybak LP,Whitworth C

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mononuclear host cells isolated from primary laryngeal carcinoma were assessed by means of indirect immunofluorescence with a panel of monoclonal antibodies against various lymphocyte subsets and macrophages. Tumours of various staging groups were examined in parallel with cells isolated from patient and donor periphe...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zeromski J,Pietrzak J,Szmeja Z,Jezewska E,Górny MK,Kruk-Zagajewska A

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Frequency-specific hearing studies are important for predicting hearing results and the prognosis after stapes surgery, to prepare for the rehabilitation of frequency-specific hearing in patients with otosclerosis.Objectives: To evaluate outcomes of stapes surgery of Chinese otosclerosis patients with diff...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zhang K,Fang Y,Wang B,Cheng X,Chen B,Shu Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head and neck surgeons hesitate to resect the carotid artery because of the postoperative risk of neurologic sequelae. However, there is no curative therapeutic option for head and neck neoplasms involving the carotid artery, with the exception of complete tumor removal. To evaluate the benefits and risks of carotid r...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Muhm M,Grasl MCh,Burian M,Exadaktylos A,Staudacher M,Polterauer P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

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：:The objective of this study was to determine whether methylcobalamin inhibits the ototoxic action of gentamicin. Fourteen pigmented guinea pigs were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Each animal in the experimental group was given a large single dose of gentamicin (125 mg/kg i.m.), followed by imm...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Jin X,Jin X,Sheng X

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most crucial clinical problem of Eosinophilic Otitis Media (EOM) is sensorineural hearing loss. A previous report revealed that repeated antigen stimulation of middle ear causes eosinophilic inflammation not only in the middle ear but also in the inner ear. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kudo N,Matsubara A,Nishizawa H,Miura T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total laryngectomy for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma means a drastic change in the way of living for a patient. New surgical techniques such as laser surgery attempt to save the voice. To be oncologically correct, an accurate assessment of the tumor extent is necessary. Imaging is especially important in determini...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Declercq A,Van den Hauwe L,Van Marck E,Van de Heyning PH,Spanoghe M,De Schepper AM

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Luetic hydrops can occur in both congenital and acquired lues and otologic manifestations may be indistinguishable from Meniere's disease. Eight endolymphatic sac decompression procedures were performed on 6 patients with refractory luetic vertigo. Of those, 3 had congenital and 3 acquired lues. All cases had received...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Paparella MM,Kim CS,Shea DA

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efforts to evaluate findings in the nystagmogram were made in a material of 338 vertiginous and dizzy patients. A spontaneous nystagmus, a positional nystagmus as well as a difference in caloric reactivity are as solitary findings of lettle value for revealing peripheral disorders. On the other hand, central disturban...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Afzelius LE,Henriksson NG,Wahlgren L

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mutations in the fibrillar collagen genes COL11A1 and COL11A2 can cause sensorineural hearing loss associated with Stickler syndrome. There is a correlation of hearing loss severity, onset, progression and affected frequencies with the underlying mutated collagen gene. We sought to determine whether differenc...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shpargel KB,Makishima T,Griffith AJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Multiple patches of atrophy have been reported in the stria vascularis (SV) in elderly persons with presbycusis The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between sensorineural hearing loss and this strial condition. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We established a new animal model comprising two small l...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Takeshita T,Iwasaki S,Nagura M,Watanabe T,Umemura K,Hoshino T

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of cigarette smoke on the pharyngeal mucosa was investigated in a clinical study and in an experiment on animals. Histologic reports were evaluated according to the Kambic-Lenart classification of hyperplastic aberrations of the throat mucosa. A close dependence of the degree of hyperplasia and the numbe...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Radsel Z,Kambic V

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal subjects were exposed to two kinds of optokinetic stimulation, viz. at speeds of 60 degrees/s and 90 degrees/s preceded by acceleration at 6 degrees/s2 and 4.5 degrees/s2, respectively. In most subjects the speed of the eye in the slow nystagmus phase equalled the speed of the rotating device during the acceler...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Mizukoshi K,Fabian P,Stahle J

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The reduced caliber of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) on the affected side in patients with sudden unilateral profound hearing loss (SUPHL) may reflect a perfusion deficit which, combined to a lesser degree with anatomic abnormalities in the vertebrobasilar system, would be implicated in the ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Psillas G,Kekes G,Giavroglou K,Daniilidis J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sound conduction method for measurement of the Eustachian tube opening has been studied and modifications made in the test procedure to increase its easy performance and reliability. By holding the sound source near to the nostril, mounting the microphone into a circumaural ear defender and by feeding the output o...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Virtanen H

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smell and taste disorders occur in COVID-19 with a high prevalence, but little is known about the duration of the symptoms. In particular, studies using validated olfactory tests are very rare to date. AIMS/OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the olfactory function of COVID-19 recoveries by a ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Otte MS,Eckel HNC,Poluschkin L,Klussmann JP,Luers JC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:A man-made bone tunnel of 1.5 turns around the modiolus can be created in cases of total cochlear ossification. Patients with ossified cochlea types I and II achieved satisfactory hearing results after cochlear implantation (CI). Patients with ossified cochlea type III, in which the modiolus is damaged by th...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wang L,Zhang D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00