Electric stimulation complements functional residual hearing in partial deafness.

abstract：:This study was performed in order to determine the immunohistochemical expression and distribution pattern as well as the electrophysiological actions of substance P in human vestibular ganglion cells. Substance P-like immunostaining was mainly found in the cytoplasm of small vestibular ganglion cells. In contrast, ne...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Felix H,Schickinger B,Felix D

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IL2Rs, in the presence of IL2, mediate activation and proliferation of human normal lymphocytes and modulate functional changes of some human leukocytic malignancies. IL2Rs have been demonstrated also on human neoplastic and fetal non-hematologic cells in vitro, although their functional role has not been described. W...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Cortesina G,Sacchi M,Galeazzi E,Johnson JT,Whiteside TL

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The sensitive sonotubometry and MATLAB provide a new tool to study the eustachian tube (ET) function and contribute more to reliable data and precise analysis. The levator veli palatini muscle (mLVP) and the salpingopharyngeus muscle (mSP) may, respectively, be the most important and least important muscle f...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lin C,Li Y,Lin X,Zhang S,Tang A,Nong D

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:In order to develop the method of laterofixation of the vocal cord (Ejnell's method) in cases of bilateral vocal cord paralysis, six autopsy specimens of normal larynx were obtained. We inserted traction sutures under conditions of direct visualization and studied the relationship between the direction of the traction...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tamura E,Kitahara S,Ogura M,Hiroi S

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although still the subject of discussion, vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) have been considered to reflect the function of the saccular and, more recently, the cochlear tracts. To accurately determine the precise afferent pathway carrying VEMPs, we studied the outcomes of VEMPs and other examinations in p...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tsutsumi T,Komatsuzaki A,Noguchi Y,Tokano H,Kitamura K

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inner ear responds immunologically to foreign proteins and pathogens introduced into the cochlea. The route of entry of the cells participating in the inner ear inflammatory process is the spiral modiolar vein with its collecting venules. Since this vein is located adjacent to the scala tympani, the end result of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Harris JP,Fukuda S,Keithley EM

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intense sound stimulation may result in excessive glutamate release from the inner hair cells, resulting in binding to the postsynaptic glutamate receptors and leading to neuronal degeneration and functional impairment. In this study we investigated the therapeutic effect and time window of caroverine, an N-methyl-D-a...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chen Z,Ulfendahl M,Ruan R,Tan L,Duan M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:After conventional curette adenoidectomy, a significant mass of residual adenoid tissue is observed in about 50% of the cases. The combined approach of conventional curette and endoscopic adenoidectomy with microdebrider assures a complete and accurate removal of the mass. It is an effective and safe method ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Pagella F,Matti E,Colombo A,Giourgos G,Mira E

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scleroma, chronic specific granuloma of the nose and upper respiratory tract, is endemic in Egypt and many other countries. The exact pathogenesis of the disease as regards the aetiological role of Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis is contradictory. This work investigated the effect of experimental intravenous injection of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Gaafar HA,Bassiouny M,El Mofty M,Badour NM,Nour YA

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this prospective study was to assess the usefulness of nasal smear eosinophilia compared with a skin sensitivity test for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis and to determine the degree of correlation between the tests. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fifty patients with a clinical history suggestive of nasa...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Takwoingi Y,Akang E,Nwaorgu G,Nwawolo C

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of fibronectin (FN) in operative specimens of maxillary sinus mucosa from 35 patients with chronic sinusitis was examined immunohistochemically. Mouse monoclonal antibody to human FN was used for the peroxidase-antiperoxidase staining technique. FN was found in most of the serous cells and in some (ab...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ito O,Suzaki H,Nomura Y

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:In the present study, about one-third of patients with Meniere's disease developed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)-like attacks. Additionally, more than one-third of all vertigo attacks were BPPV-like attacks. Thus, vertigo attacks in patients with Meniere's disease must be carefully treated beca...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Taura A,Funabiki K,Ohgita H,Ogino E,Torii H,Matsunaga M,Ito J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:This study demonstrated differential gene expression profiles in salicylate ototoxicity with oligonucleotide microarray. This study may also provide basic information on candidate genes associated with hearing loss and/or tinnitus or recovery after salicylate-induced cochlear dysfunction. OBJECTIVES:Salicyl...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Im GJ,Jung HH,Chae SW,Cho WS,Kim SJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The addition of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the diagnostic management of patients classified with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP) is promising and appears to improve detection rates of the primary tumour. The approach presented in this first Scandinavian study could p...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Channir HI,Rubek N,Nielsen HU,Kiss K,Charabi BW,Lajer CB,von Buchwald C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary angioneurotic edema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disease resulting from a deficiency of functional C1-esterase inhibitor. If not recognized promptly and treated properly the disease can result in a fatal outcome as it causes laryngeal edema, which can lead to a life-threatening acute upper airway obstruct...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lim YC,Kim JK,Shim DB,Lim CH,Jang HJ,Shin HA,Choi EC

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the long-term (24 months) clinical performance (vocal fold function) and safety of hylan B gel as compared with bovine cross-linked collagen in the treatment of patients with glottal insufficiency. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In a prospective trial, 70 patients with glottal insufficiency due to unilate...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hertegård S,Hallén L,Laurent C,Lindström E,Olofsson K,Testad P,Dahlqvist A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum type (IgG, IgM and IgA-class) and secretory type antibodies specific to Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pn), Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) and Branhamella catarrhalis (Br) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in 46 serum and 114 middle ear effusion (MEE) samples from 85 children with acute otitis m...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Karjalainen H,Koskela M,Luotonen J,Herva E,Sipilä P

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efflux of Na-24 was investigated in isolated labyrinths from a membrane section containing stria vascularis and spiral ligament in artificial endolymph medium. The efflux curves were calculated and compartmental analyses were made. The theoretical possibility of a exchange of sodium between compartments connected ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Mnich Z

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The spiral ganglion from white cats with hereditary deafness has been studied with the transmission electron microscope, and comparisons made with hearing animals at different ages. Ganglion cell loss occurs secondary to destruction of the organ of Corti, but only after the lapse of several months. Prior to neuronal l...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Elverland HH,Mair IW

更新日期：1980-11-01 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：CONCLUSION:The present study demonstrated the robustness of VEMP testing with toneburst stimuli, since it is hardly affected by head position, i.e. base or tonic excitation levels of the saccule and inferior vestibular nerve. However, the small but highly significant difference found in latency should not be neglected:...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ito K,Karino S,Murofushi T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been many morphological investigations on the generation of respiratory epithelium. However, the mucociliary activity of fetal respiratory epithelium has never yet been discussed. In the present work, ciliary activity and mucociliary function in the nose and the trachea of fetal rabbits were studied and, mo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ohashi Y,Nakai Y

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined quantitatively the ventrodorsal gliding occurring along a sagittal plane in the cricothyroid articulation. For this purpose we used 10 fresh excised human larynges taken at autopsy. Furthermore we examined the morphology, the hydroxyproline content and collagen types of the ligaments and the articular caps...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Vilkman EA,Pitkänen R,Suominen H

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor (HB-EGF) plays an essential role in the development and invasiveness of cholesteatoma. This study may help to realize the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cholesteatoma and make HB-EGF a promising target for drug intervention ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Xie S,Wang X,Ren H,Liu X,Ren J,Liu W

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tonsils are mucosa-associated lymphoid organs. Several details regarding their normal function and pathological alteration are still unknown. In this review the relationship of the tonsils to similar lymphoid organs is discussed, the possibilities of antigen uptake (M cells and micropores of the crypt epithelium) ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Surján L Jr

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We present for the first time evidence that vestibulopathy impairs coordination of the head with the body center of gravity (CG) during free speed gait over ground. Vestibulopathic individuals demonstrate uncoordinated movement and gait due, at least in part, to impaired head stability and visual fixation. Ve...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Patten C,Horak FB,Krebs DE

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The properties of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) were examined during sinusoidal passive head rotation in the dark at 1/6 Hz, in 9 normal subjects and 14 unilateral vestibular patients. Rotation speeds ranged from 90 to 180 degrees/s. The bias (offset of slow-phase velocity from zero) and gain in the VOR were estim...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Katsarkas A,Galiana HL,Smith HL

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reserpine (2 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg, i.p.), an adrenergic blocker, was administered to normal guinea pigs, and samples of serum, CSF, scala tympani perilymph, scala vestibuli perilymph and cochlear endolymph were collected. The concentrations of Na and K in these fluids were then assessed to observe electrolyte distributi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kanoh N,Makimoto K

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) is a common vestibular dysfunction. Its influence upon the vestibulospinal reflex (VSR) is studied by posturography. The postural sway is disturbed when the VSR is disregulated because of the UVH. The degree of disturbance depends on the effectivity of the central compensation....

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Norré ME,Forrez G,Beckers A

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00