M2-polarized tumour-associated macrophages in stroma correlate with poor prognosis and Epstein-Barr viral infection in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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：: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：CONCLUSION:Our results demonstrate for the first time a potentially enhanced basal secretion of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and interleukin (IL)-17A-stimulated secretion of IL-6 from nasal polyp fibroblasts, enhanced basal secretion of IL-6 from eosinophilic nasal polyp fibroblasts, and a remarkable up-r...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Homma H,Kamiya K,Kusunoki T,Ikeda K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metal intoxication (mercury and arsenic) in guinea pigs may cause damage to labyrinthine blood vessels by swelling of the endothelial cells, mitochondrial disintegration and sometimes protrusion of endothelial cell cytoplasm herniating into the blood vessel lumen. Chronic mercury intoxication resulted in distorted end...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Anniko M,Sarkady L

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:SOD1 is an important gene related to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and its effect is dependent on noise exposure levels. OBJECTIVES:To test whether the polymorphisms in the CuZn-superoxide dismutase gene (SOD1) are associated with susceptibility to NIHL in the Chinese population. METHODS:Audiometric d...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Liu YM,Li XD,Guo X,Liu B,Lin AH,Rao SQ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The age-related changes in ocular vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMPs) elicited by galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) and bone-conducted vibration (BCV) might be attributed to the morphological degeneration of the vestibular system. OBJECTIVE:This study employed GVS and BCV modes for eliciting ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chang CM,Young YH,Cheng PW

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) can be widely used in imaging of bony structures of the anterior and lateral skull base. Significant differences of applied dosages result from the different protocols of the various indications. OBJECTIVES:CBCT is increasingly being used in head and neck imaging. Until ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Stutzki M,Jahns E,Mandapathil MM,Diogo I,Werner JA,Güldner C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a new technique for analyzing the rotation vector of eye movement in three dimensions with an infrared CCD camera based on the following four assumptions; i) the eye rotates on a point; ii) the pupil edge is a circle; iii) the distance from the center of eye rotation to pupil circle remains unchanged...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Imai T,Takeda N,Morita M,Koizuka I,Kubo T,Miura K,Nakamae K,Fujioka H

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：CONCLUSIONS:Subtotal facial nerve decompression seems effective to prevent further episodes of facial palsy and promote facial nerve recovery for recurrent facial palsy in Melkersson Rosenthal syndrome (MRS). The main inflammatory sites of recurrent facial palsy in MRS may be the mastoid segment, tympanic segment, geni...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Dai C,Li J,Yang S,Zhao L,Feng S,Li Y,Song Z,Lu J,Zhao K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the extracellular calcium concentration on serially cultured rat middle ear epithelium was investigated with phase contrast microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy, as well as by a method to induce cornified envelope formation with a calcium ionophore. The results s...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Van Blitterswijk CA,Hesseling SC,Grote JJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The three-dimensional distribution of the cricoid area was investigated using computer graphics and its histological structure and pathology were studied using whole-organ serial sections. A total of 26 adult human larynges were examined. The findings were as follows: 1. Cricoid areas were located along the superior p...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sato K,Umeno T,Hirano M,Nakashima T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An oral dose of 400 mg enoxacin was given to each of 19 patients with long-standing secretory otitis media (SOM). A total of 27 samples of middle ear effusion (MEE) and blood were collected at different intervals during a 6-h period after administration of the drug. The concentration of enoxacin in MEE and serum was d...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sundberg L,Edén T

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of an early intervention study on the acceptability of auditory rehabilitative intervention, we examined patient complaints and clinical findings of balance disorders. Hallam et al. have discussed desynchrony between such findings in hospital patient populations, and the aim of the present study was to investi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Stephens SD,Hogan S,Meredith R

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angioneurotic edema is a non-pitting edema which is usually limited to the skin and the mucous membranes of the face and upper aerodigestive tract. The risk of acute upper airway obstruction makes angioneurotic edema a concern for emergency room physicians, internists and otolaryngologists because prompt recognition o...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zanoletti E,Bertino G,Malvezzi L,Benazzo M,Mira E

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the clinical usefulness of the dichotic multiple-frequency (MF) auditory steady-state response (ASSR) technique for estimating normal hearing compared to a 0.5-kHz tone burst and broadband click auditory brainstem response (ABR) protocol in a sample of adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A comparative ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Swanepoel D,Schmulian D,Hugo R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Patients with posterior semicircular canal dehiscence (PSCD) have low frequency conductive hearing loss similar to patients with superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) secondary to a pathologic third window. OBJECTIVES:PSCD can result in conductive hearing loss, but the magnitude of this hearing loss...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Bear ZW,McEvoy TP,Mikulec AA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrastructural features of the interferon-treated adult laryngeal papillomas are described. Compared with untreated papillomas, no differences in ultrastructure were found by transmission electron microscopy. By scanning electron microscopy, significant alterations comprising a smooth and oedematous surface with ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Bomholt A,Horn T

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell proliferation in the endolymphatic sac (ES) after immunostimulation was assessed immunohistochemically. Guinea pigs were employed as experimental animals and keyhole limpet hemocyanin was used as the antigen. After i.p. injection of 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdUrd), the BrdUrd+ cells were counted to assess the nu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Takahashi M,Tomiyama S

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison was made between polysomnographic recordings and recordings of airflow pressures in the pharynx and respiratory pressures in the esophagus of 10 adult sleeping subjects with differing degrees of apnea. Pressure measurements were obtained by microsensors mounted on a 7F gauge flexible catheter which sited ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Tvinnereim M,Cole P,Haight JS,Hoffstein V

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2m) is a small polypeptide, related to the immunoglobulins and present on nucleated cells as part of the strong transplantation antigens. Elevated plasma levels have been recorded in patients with various malignant diseases. Human beta 2m has also been detected immunohistochemically in carci...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wennerberg J,Alm P,Lögdberg L,Tropé C

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To improve the efficacy of intratympanic therapy using perilymphatic entry through the round window membrane. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The perilymphatic entry characteristics of 2 neutral molecules, mannitol (182.2 Da) and inulin (7,000 Da), were studied. A polyethylene catheter was placed in contact with the gu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chelikh L,Teixeira M,Martin C,Sterkers O,Ferrary E,Couloigner V

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents the results of an investigation into the possibility that gangliosides (brain cortex glycosphingolipids) are capable of being functionally incorporated into cell membranes and of interfering with enzymatic activity of the ATPase system on the stria vascularis and spiral ligament in the guinea pig. ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Aporti F,Facci L,Pastorello A,Siliprandi R,Savastano M,Molinari G

更新日期：1981-11-01 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 ultrastructural pattern of the acoustic nerve Schwannoma was studied on surgically excised tumours and on explants cultured in vitro. The typical neoplastic cell is elongated, spindle-shaped, coated with basement membrane and numerous protruding cellular processes. Cells demonstrating numerous microfilaments are a...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Manolidis L,Baloyannis SJ

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Endoscopic laser microsurgery (ELM) provides comparable oncological outcomes, and improved functional recovery and laryngeal preservation compared with open partial laryngopharyngectomy (OPLP) in patients with early squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx (HPSCC). The use of open surgery is declining. Th...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kuo CL,Lee TL,Chu PY

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Intra-arterial high-dose cisplatin chemoradiation (CRT-IA) with sodium thiosulfate (STS) causes relatively less severe cisplatin ototoxicity than intravenous cisplatin chemoradiation without STS (CRT-IV). The results of this study also suggest that early detection of ototoxicity is possible by testing the h...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ishikawa E,Sugimoto H,Hatano M,Nakanishi Y,Tsuji A,Endo K,Kondo S,Wakisaka N,Murono S,Ito M,Yoshizaki T

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：CONCLUSIONS:The procedure cleared the lesion completely and preserved the physiological function of the external auditory canal. OBJECTIVE:To develop a novel surgical procedure to treat chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). To explore the merit of using pedicled temporalis myofascia (PTM) and reconstruction of the ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yu F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute and late phase (dual) symptomatic responses after allergen challenge commonly occur in allergic asthma. The aim of the present study was to explore the occurrence of allergen challenge-induced biphasic responses in patients with chronic perennial allergic rhinitis living in an area with high house dust mite (HDM...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Andersson M,Rimmer J,Salome C,Greiff L,Persson C

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00