Repeated courses of intratympanic dexamethasone injection are effective for intractable Meniere's disease.

abstract：:Using primary cultures of marginal cells of stria vascularis from guinea pig and gerbil, ionic channels located on the luminal membrane were investigated by means of patch clamp technique. Recordings were performed in cell-attached and inside-out configurations. In cell-attached configuration, single channel activity ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Liu DS,Achouche J,Wu AH,Trotier D,Tran Ba Huy P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Cochlear implantation (CI) for Japanese single-sided deafness patients resulted in improved speech perception, increased sound localization accuracy, and reduced tinnitus handicap. OBJECTIVES:This study reports results for five adult SSD cases with CI, focusing on the benefits they obtained in terms of spee...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kitoh R,Moteki H,Nishio S,Shinden S,Kanzaki S,Iwasaki S,Ogawa K,Usami S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Flat-panel cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is able to assess the trajectory of the implanted cochlear implant (CI) array. This is essential to determine specific effects of electrode design and surgical innovations on outcomes in cochlear implantation. CBCT is a non-invasive approach yielding similar d...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Cushing SL,Daly MJ,Treaba CG,Chan H,Irish JC,Blaser S,Gordon KA,Papsin BC

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：CONCLUSION:Concomitant antiemetic therapy comprising fosaprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone is effective for head and neck carcinoma. OBJECTIVE:A patient diary was constructed to determine the effectiveness of concomitant antiemetic therapy with a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist (fosaprepitant), 5-hydroxytryp...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tsukahara K,Nakamura K,Motohashi R,Sato H,Endo M,Katsube Y,Ueda Y,Suzuki M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of House Brackmann and Yanagihara grading were compared with electroneurographic (ENoG) data in 30 consecutive patients with Bell's palsy. The examinations were made on mean days 11, 36 and 99. Twenty-four patients had a favourable outcome (Yanagihara > or = 36 at three months). Based on our observations, ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Engström M,Jonsson L,Grindlund M,Stålberg E

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has already been reported that anaphylatoxin (AT) is closely related to inner ear lesions. In this study the pathology of inner ear damage caused by AT was investigated in Hartley strain and C4 deficient guinea pigs (C4D-GP). Although the biological activity of C3a and C5a is strong, it is of short duration, and th...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Harada T,Sano M,Matsunaga T

更新日期：1992-01-01 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：:The microsphere method was used to measure the inner ear blood flow in albino rabbits before and during artificial ventilation with 5% CO2 in air. An increase in blood flow resulted in both the cochlear and the vestibular parts of the inner ear. ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Larsen HC,Angelborg C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efferent cochlear system, composed of both ipsi- and contralateral bundles, runs along with the vestibular nerve and may serve as protection for the inner ear. Sectioning of the vestibular nerve could thus create an experimental model for further in-depth study of such a protective role. A personal surgical approa...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Barbara M,Attanasio G,Piccoli F,Filipo R

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：CONCLUSIONS:We used a feedback method, based on a blood pressure manometer with inflatable cuff, to control the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) contraction. To obtain comparable left-right VEMP responses, it is necessary (1) to determine which cuff pressures on both sides yield identical mean rectified voltage (MRV) v...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Vanspauwen R,Wuyts FL,Van De Heyning PH

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, and the amount of rhinorrhea that confidently reflect the parasympathetic stimulation can be used to more precisely predict nonspecific nasal hyper-reactivity (NHR). OBJECTIVE:We aimed to identify factors that confidently reflected the presence and the degree of NHR, measured ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kim YH,Jang TY

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dynamic range (DR) of cochlear implant electrodes and speech recognition scores (SRS) were chronologically studied in 23 post-lingually deaf subjects over a period of one year. DR significantly increased over one year (ANOVA, p = 0.03). When DR was compared among three groups of electrodes which were located in the in...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kubo T,Iwaki T,Ohkusa M,Doi K,Uno A,Yamamoto K,Fujii K

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The perilymphatic space of the guinea pig was perfused in situ with artificial perilymph containing [32P] orthophosphate and 3H-glycerol while cochlear microphonic potentials (CM) were monitored. The perfusion of 10 mM gentamicin suppressed CM by 62% within 30 min. 32P-incorporation into phosphatidylinositol bisphosph...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tachibana M,Anniko M,Schacht J

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind crossover trial, 24 patients with perennial rhinitis have been treated with 2% disodium cromoglycate (DSCG) nasal spray. 15 patients preferred DSCG to placebo, 9 patients showed no preference. Analysis of the diary cards showed a significant preference of DSCG in the group which received placebo firs...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Balle V,Illum P

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using electron microscopy and GABA immunohistochemistry we evaluated the effects on human embyronic organ of Corti tissue culture of exposure to the ototoxic aminoglycoside antibiotic neomycin at a dose of 1 mM for 48 to 96 hrs. Neomycin induces the formation of multilamellar myeloid structures. These lesions, found o...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Mu MY,Pao X,Jie T,Yu YJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 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

abstract：CONCLUSION:Neck dissection (ND) may not be warranted for those patients with complete response in the neck. Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive or -negative tumour does not affect this recommendation. OBJECTIVES:Treatment of tonsillar cancer varies considerably worldwide, although non-surgical treatment, e.g. radiothe...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Marklund L,Lundberg B,Hammarstedt-Nordenvall L

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper investigates the hearing function in chronic otitis media vs. tympanoplasty in 41 patients with bilateral chronic otitis media, operated on unilaterally. The auditory evaluation was performed immediately before surgery and at a follow-up time varying from 1 to 14 years (mean = 5 years). Results were ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Colletti V,Fiorino FG,Indelicato T

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy improved not only apnea-hypopnea during sleep and sleep structure but also sleep-related deglutition, especially respiratory phase patterns associated with deglutition. OBJECTIVES:Sleep-related deglutition and related respiratory phase patterns in patients ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sato K,Umeno H,Chitose S,Nakashima T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Utricular dysfunction in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (pBPPV) was supported by findings for ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (oVEMP). OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the utricular and saccular function in patients with pBPPV. METHODS:This study focused on 12 patients ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Nakahara H,Yoshimura E,Tsuda Y,Murofushi T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The midline electroneurography (ENoG) method might reflect total facial nerve degeneration. OBJECTIVE:We compared ENoG values in patients with facial palsy using two different methods, the midline method and five electroneurogram recordings, to reveal whether the ENoG value obtained with the midline method ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wada S,Haginomori S,Mori A,Ichihara T,Kanazawa A,Kawata R,Takubo T,Yorifuji S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Otolith organs input influences the axis of horizontal semicircular canal ocular reflex; therefore, the plane of compensatory eye movements induced by the horizontal canal stimulation is not always parallel to the canal. OBJECTIVE:To clarify whether horizontal canal ocular reflex is influenced by otolith or...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ichijo H

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption are recognized covariates for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the role of genetic factors in determining individual susceptibility is unknown. The human tumour necrosis factor (TNF) region on chromosome 6p21 within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Matthias C,Jahnke V,Fryer A,Strange R,Ollier W,Hajeer A

更新日期：1998-03-01 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：:Utilizing an enlarged middle cranial fossa approach to the cerebello-pontine angle without destruction of the labyrinth or cochlea the authors have since 1981 operated on 263 unilateral acoustic neurinomas. Tumour sizes ranged between 3 mm intrameatal and 35 mm within the cerebello-pontine angle. Complete tumour remov...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Haid CT,Wigand ME

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Under constant visual guidance and closed-circuit television monitoring, electrodes are inserted into the fluid spaces of the organ of Corti. The resting electrical potentials are determined with respect to the neutral voltage of the guinea pig and related to other potentials of the auditory labyrinth. The resting pot...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lawrence M

更新日期：1975-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that cystic fibrosis (CF) gene mutations are linked to several severe chronic infections. Chronic sinusitis is one condition that may well be influenced by a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. We studied two prevalent CF mutations (AF508 and 394...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hytönen M,Patjas M,Vento SI,Kauppi P,Malmberg H,Ylikoski J,Kere J

更新日期：2001-12-01 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