Endoscopic management of recurrent epistaxis: the experience of two metropolitan hospitals in Italy.

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：: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:Chemosensory event-related potentials (CSERPs) were identified in all measurements using the 20 s and the 10 s inter-stimulus interval (ISI) protocol, reducing the recording time to 75% or 57% compared with the standard protocol. A possible explanation for the rising CSERP amplitudes by shortening the ISI in...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kassab A,Schaub F,Vent J,Hüttenbrink KB,Damm M

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:A thorough examination of hearing and hearing loss among workers in the saw- and papermill industries in northern Sweden showed that even a serious hearing loss does not give the expected social handicap. ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Diamant H

更新日期：1976-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood circulation in the cochlear lateral wall after exposure to a non-physiological level of sound (120-125 dB SPL, 3 h) was investigated immunohistologically. Kanamycin (KM), which was expected to function as a tracer of blood flow, was administered to guinea pigs 5 min to 21 h after sound termination. At 5-30 min, ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yamane H,Nakai Y,Konishi K,Sakamoto H,Matsuda Y,Iguchi H

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Saccular and utricular maculae can provide information on the supine static position, considering that both have pronounced curved structures with hair cells having a variety of polarization vectors that enable them to sense an inverted position and thus direct the righting reflex. OBJECTIVE:The vestibular ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Troiani D,Ferraresi A,Manni E

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correlation between allergen-induced specific and non-specific (histamine) nasal reactions was studied, especially as regards topical glucocorticosteroid effects on the non-specific reactions. Thirteen patients with strictly seasonal allergic rhinitis participated. A nasal challenge with histamine and three increa...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Andersson M,Andersson P,Pipkorn U

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 12 healthy volunteers, and 5 prelingually and 5 postlingually profoundly deaf subjects, a 500 Hz filtered click stimulus was applied to the mastoid via the bone conductor. In all the healthy volunteers, middle latency response (MLR) was recorded. Among all profoundly deaf subjects, MLR was recorded only in 2 with p...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ribarić K,Padovan I,Prevec TS

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, the authors described a technique for recording ipsilateral EABRs using the DIGISONIC MXM cochlear implant (Gallégo et al, Acta Otolaryngol (Stockh) 1996; 116: 228-33) and showed that the EABR input/output functions were very similar across electrodes. In the present study a test of electrode func...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Gallégo S,Truy E,Morgon A,Collet L

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied three-dimensional arrangement of collagen fibers and elastic fibers in the human vocal fold by scanning electron microscopy after digesting cellular elements and collagen fibers with formic acid treatment and cellular elements and elastic fibers with 10% sodium hydroxide. The superficial layer consisted of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ishii K,Zhai WG,Akita M,Hirose H

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The technology of stimulation rates between 1500 and 5000 pulses per second per channel (pps/ch) brings a benefit for all users. However, the fastest possible rate does not necessarily lead to best hearing performance in each individual subject. Individual optimization of stimulation rate is recommended. OB...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Buechner A,Frohne-Büchner C,Gaertner L,Stoever T,Battmer RD,Lenarz T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the outcomes following re-irradiation for local recurrence of rare head and neck tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 11 patients who had received intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for recurrent tumors in the head and neck except for laryngopharynx. RESULTS:Primary tu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Doi H,Uemoto K,Masai N,Tatsumi D,Shiomi H,Oh RJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a large animal model for studies of laryngeal abductor reinnervation. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Six minipigs underwent unilateral anastomosis of the phrenic nerve-abductor branch of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) conduits were used for repair. At each of 30, 60 and 120 d...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Birchall M,Idowu B,Murison P,Jones A,Burt R,Ayling S,Stokes C,Pope L,Terenghi G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a continuation of our previous work, where we have demonstrated that in chronic otitis media the picture in the submucosa-bone marginal zone is dominated by capillary proliferation and occurrence of a mononuclear, histiocyte-like cell containing lysosome-like cytoplasmatic bodies, we now report the presence of cons...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Thomsen J,Bretlau P,Kristensen HK

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Chronic subjective dizziness (CSD) is frequent and affects twice as many women as men. Anxiety is a strong predisposing factor. The pathophysiologic concept of this disorder assumes that balance function and emotion share common neurologic pathways, which might explain that the balance disorder can provoke f...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Odman M,Maire R

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is presumed to be a neurotransmitter candidate in the vestibular periphery of mammals. However, experimental reports about the localization of GABA in afferents or efferents of the vestibular systems are contradictory. It is an open question whether there are species differences in the a...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kong WJ,Hussl B,Thumfart WF,Schrott-Fischer A

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal human subjects were exposed to repeated optokinetic afternystagmus (OKAN) testing in either one direction or alternating directions of stripe movement. Sessions were conducted at intervals of either one week or several weeks. Repeated exposure to OKAN stimulation in one direction produced significant response d...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Jell RM,Ireland DJ,Lafortune S

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The results of this study confirm that both smoking of tobacco and alcohol consumption are risk factors for oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OOSCC). The use of moist snuff had no effect on the risk of OOSCC, probably due to the low levels of tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines in Swedish moist sn...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Rosenquist K,Wennerberg J,Schildt EB,Bladström A,Hansson BG,Andersson G

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). METHODS:Clinical data including the symptom of vertigo of 149 SSHL patients were investigated retrospectively. Pure tone audiometry, ocular vestibular-evoked myogenic pot...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Niu X,Zhang Y,Zhang Q,Xu X,Han P,Cheng Y,Gao Y,Zhang R,Yang Y,Chen Z,Hu J,Chen Y,Xu M

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Normal quantum type bone remodeling was studied in temporal bones of young domestic pigs by means of combined microradiography, osteofluorochrome labelling and osteoid staining. Evolving secondary osteons were morphologically normal although much less in the otic capsule than in the surrounding compacta of the tempora...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sørensen MS,Bretlau P,Jørgensen MB

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:ABO blood group status may be a risk factor for some diseases, including hearing loss. Individuals with blood group O show a higher prevalence of hearing loss after industrial noise exposure. Group O individuals with normal hearing show reduced amplitudes in otoacoustic emission recordings. Whether blood gro...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yang Y,Hood LJ,McPherson B

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:This study showed that macrophages, B cells, and T cells occurred at different frequencies, localizations, and times after acute laser tympanic membrane perforation. Immunological cells were most prevalent in the proliferative mass adjacent to the annulus region. The cellular immunological response in fresh...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tahar Aissa J,Hultcrantz M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Middle ear lesions were produced in chinchillas by introducing fascia, Gelfoam, silastic or a combination of these materials into the labyrinthine and mastoid bullae. After 1-2 months, conventional 226 Hz and multifrequency tympanometry (MFT) were performed and the animals were sacrificed for histopathological analysi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Margolis RH,Schachern PL,Fulton S

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:This is the first report of mandibular reconstruction using the retroauricular (RA) or the modified face-lift (MFL) approach in head and neck cancer. This approach may have advantages over the conventional approach, especially in its superior aesthetic results. OBJECTIVE:The fibular osseous or osteocutaneo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kim WS,Jittreetat T,Nam W,Sannikorn P,Choi EC,Koh YW

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral tubal occlusion was performed in 10 cats, which were sacrificed 26-44 months later. During the observation period repeated bilateral tympanometry and auditory nerve response were recorded. Paracentesis with evacuation of effusion was performed up to eight times and the effusion was examined by viscometry. A...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tos M,Wiederhold M,Larsen P

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00