abstract：:Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are intracranial vascular malformations which can cause severe complications, such as intracranial bleeding and neurological deficits. We report the case of a patient presenting with pulsatile tinnitus caused by a DAVF. The DAVF was endovascularly treated including transarterial emb...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Kupfer TJ,Aumann K,Laszig R,Meckel S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Besides image-guided biopsy techniques, the emphasis in the interdisciplinary cooperation between head and neck surgery and neuroradiology is on vessel-occluding and preserving measures. Knowledge of dangerous anastomoses between extracranial and intracranial vessels is crucial. The principles of vessel-occluding proc...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Macht S,Turowski B

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acoustic or electrical stimulation activate specific populations of neurons in specific regions of the central auditory system to prepare for a molecular, structural, and functional remodeling within hours. Among the indicators for the initiation of neuronal remodeling is the expression of immediate early genes (IEGs)...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Jakob TF

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently proposed test material for the purpose of testing phonological processing. While data regarding validity and reliability could already be established, normative data for preschool children are lacking. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 203 preschool children aged 5.0-5.11 years participated in the...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ptok M,Dunkelmann A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As unanimously found in several consensus papers, other conditions such as learning disorders need to be ruled out prior to labelling a child as having an auditory processing disorder (APD). METHODS:In a retrospective study data from 386 children (245 boys, 141 girls) aged 6;0-9;11 years were investigated. ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ptok M

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 69-year-old male patient who appeared in our clinic with persistent swelling on the right middle nasal bridge of 3 months' standing following blunt trauma. On physical examination the swelling was pulsatile and a flow was identified on color Doppler sonography. MRT of the head demonstrated an a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schuldt T

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to conventional radiotherapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) enables individually adjusted dose and intensity depending on tumor size and organs at risk, thus enabling radiotherapy of complex volumes in the head and neck area using high doses. Despite new data presented at the annual congress of t...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Tribius S,Petersen C,Knecht R,Ihloff AS

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease in children. It is defined by the onset of snoring, hypopneas or apneas with impaired sleep and daytime function. Obstruction of the upper airway during sleep is the underlying pathogenetic mechanism. It is caused either by an anatomic obstruction, increased airway col...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Sommer JU,Stuck BA,Maurer JT

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A parotid mass in a 62-year-old woman presented intraoperatively as a highly malignant tumor with facial nerve infiltration. Classification by means of rapid section histology was not possible. Immunohistochemical studies were necessary to diagnose this rare case of myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland. We per...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Haubner F,Gassner HG,Eder F,Müller-Vogt U

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basic requirements and results of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) as well as other habituation therapies with psychotherapeutic approaches in the treatment of tinnitus are examined closely in this literature review. In German-speaking countries experts generally aim for involvement of psychotherapists beyond the cla...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schaaf H,Gieler U

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome is a clinical picture with sound and pressure-induced vertigo, autophony, hearing loss and a lowered bone conduction threshold. It is an important differential diagnosis to otosclerosis and patent eustachian tube. Diagnostic investigations include audiometric testing, ny...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Rohrmeier C,Hilber H,Strutz J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last two decades, the use of the external approach for primary and secondary rhinoplasties has become increasingly popular. This article illustrates the versatility of endonasal techniques for the correction of nasal tip deformities on the basis of four cases. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The approach to t...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Tasman AJ,Palma P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comorbidity is the presence of one or more disorders in addition to the main disorder. Comorbidities negatively influence the development of the main disease. For patients with tinnitus a comorbidity is an additional component complicating the habituation of ear noise and patients with decompensated tinnitus often hav...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zirke N,Goebel G,Mazurek B

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Classical prognostic factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC) are based on general parameters such as tumor stage or histological grading and only allow for a rough estimation of the clinical course. However, predicting individual responses to treatment remains challenging and diverging clinica...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Lehnerdt G,Hoffmann TK,Mattheis S,Brandau S,Zeidler R,Lang S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic facial palsy (IFP), or Bell's palsy, is an acute peripheral unilateral paresis of the facial nerve with an abrupt onset of unknown origin. Primary infection or reactivation of the Herpes simplex virus is suggested as a possible mechanism in some but not all patients. Since IFP is a diagnosis of exclusion, a...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Grosheva M,Beutner D,Volk GF,Wittekindt C,Guntinas-Lichius O

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined whether training conceptualized as a complement to standard medical treatment (ST) for acute tinnitus to promote patients' capacity to distract attention from their tinnitus and to relax (distraction and relaxation training) has a positive effect on tinnitus-specific distress (tinnitus loudness, ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Gerhards F,Brehmer D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modern imaging techniques used for depicting the facial nerve include multi-slice spiral computed tomography (CT) and high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). CT is the gold standard for imaging the osseous structures of the temporal bone. As a result of its excellent soft tissue contrast, MRI enables identificati...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Burmeister HP,Baltzer PA,Klingner CM,Pantel M,Kaiser WA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The therapy of choice in nasoseptal defects is reconstruction with vital respiratory mucosa; in particular, three-layer repair using the bridge-flap technique according to Schultz-Coulon is the most promising. Cases exceeding operative limitations can be treated with silastic buttons. Our aim was to overco...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Neumann A,Schneider M,Tholen C,Minovi A

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the European-American classification criteria the diagnosis of autoimmune sialadenitis in Sjögren's syndrome can generally be easily established or excluded. In addition, sonography performed by the ENT physician is helpful in diagnosing and especially in follow-up screening for MALT lymphomas, which 5%-10% of p...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Guntinas-Lichius O,Vissink A,Ihrler S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai-Dorfman disease belongs to the group of childhood histiocytoses and was initially described as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy. Its rare purely extranodal manifestation is primarily found in the head and neck region. An atypical primary manifestation in an elderly patient with multifocal extrano...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ott I,Weber M,Gattenlöhner S,Schwager K,Hagen R,Baier G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic recurrent parotitis is a non-obstructive disease with episodes of mostly painful swelling of the gland. It is categorized into a juvenile and an adult form, even without clear information on its actual origin. As to the etiology of the juvenile form, genetic factors and duct malformations as well as bacterial ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zenk J,Koch M,Klintworth N,Iro H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the frequency of this phenomenon and the often considerable distress caused to the affected person, competent advice, diagnosis and treatment of snoring in adults is of particular importance. The aim of this guideline is to promote high-quality medical care for patients affected by this problem. According to th...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Stuck BA,Abrams J,de la Chaux R,Dreher A,Heiser C,Hohenhorst W,Kühnel T,Maurer JT,Pirsig W,Steffen A,Verse T,ArGe Schlafmedizin der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie e.V.

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 56-year-old female patient with a giant tumor on the left side of the neck, which appeared to be localised outside the large salivary glands. Due to the extensive vascularisation seen on MRI, digital subtraction angiography was performed. To reduce intraoperative bleeding, the vasculature was e...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schulz T,Pauli R,Didzcuneit-Sandhop B

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solid tumors show an altered metabolism with respect to glycolysis in comparison to normal tissue. Recently, the determination of different glycolytic metabolites for tumor diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making became the focus of interest for various research groups. In particular an increased lactate concentrati...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ziebart T,Walenta S,Sattler U,Kunkel M,Wagner W,Müller-Klieser W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary malignant tumors of the orbit and the orbital adnexal area are rare, variform and in the majority of cases need an interdisciplinary treatment. According to tumor entity, tumor localization, and tumor extent the complete spectrum of radiotherapeutic therapy options is necessary. In the majority of malignant tu...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Kuhnt T,Janich M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Girls tend to acquire language skills faster than boys do. Furthermore, specific language impairment and dyslexia are diagnosed more often in males than in females. We investigated whether auditory verbal learning skills in boys are inferior to those of girls as a possible cause for gender dependency in lang...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Ptok M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 10 years endoscopic diagnostics has benefited from technologies such as big chips, high-definition television (HDTV) and narrow band imaging (NBI). Video capsule endoscopy and double balloon enteroscopy have facilitated visualization of the entire small bowel. A number of studies on mucosal Barrett's and g...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Hochberger J,Kruse E,Köhler P,Bürrig KF,Menke D

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apart from allergen avoidance and pharmacotreatment, specific immunotherapy (SIT) is the most important therapeutic option offered to allergic patients. Clinical efficacy of SIT depends on the specific allergen extract used, the quality and total cumulative amount of allergen applied and the treatment schedu...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Pfaar O,Mösges R,Hörmann K,Klimek L

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid bleeding is one of the most severe complications in ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery. It is a rare complication in patients with cancer of the head and neck after radiochemotherapy. We report the case of a 65-year-old man who suffered from cancer of the tonsils (pT2pN1M0) and was treated in 1987 with surgery...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Zengel P,Mees K,Müller-Schunk S,Suckfüll M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cochlea and vestibular organ is often affected in lightning strikes. A lightning strike to a motor vehicle with cochlear injury has not been described hitherto in the literature. We report the case of a 44-year-old male patient with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus after his car was struck by lightning. Whi...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Angerer F,Hoppe U,Schick B

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comorbid physical and psychological complaints are more common in patients with dysphonia than in the general population. In a prospective randomized study the effects of structured psychosomatic diagnostics and verbal intervention on the satisfaction of patients with dysphonia were investigated. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Pülz S,Schützenberger A,Grässel E,Köllner V,Eysholdt U,Rosanowski F

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last years, indications for cochlear implants (CIs) have changed dramatically. The benefits depend on the preconditions of the individual patient as well as on the subsequent (re)habilitation. Therefore, many variables influencing the hearing and speech perception of a CI user must be kept in mind. As an exam...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Diller G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this multicenter clinical field study was to assess the benefits of the new Freedom 24 sound processor for cochlear implant (CI) users implanted with the Nucleus 24 cochlear implant system. The study included 48 postlingually profoundly deaf experienced CI users who demonstrated speech comprehension perform...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Müller-Deile J,Kortmann T,Hoppe U,Hessel H,Morsnowski A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the functional outcome after cochlear implant surgery, the electrode position is of essential importance. Therefore, radiological techniques to localize the electrode within the cochlea are becoming increasingly important. In our study, we used multi-slice computed tomography (CT) to find radiological cr...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Wagner JH,Rademacher G,Ernst A,Todt I

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Menière's disease is recognized as the idiopathic form of recurrent inner ear disease with the trias of hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo with aural fullness and Menière's syndrome as the non-idiopathic form. Subentities with unknown pathogenesis are Lermoyez' s syndrome and Tumarkin crises. A common pathogenetic fac...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Westhofen M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost the complete spectrum of skin tumours can occur within the facial area, ranging from benign tumours of infancy to typical malignancies of old age. This spectrum is quiet heterogeneous and comprises every cell type within the skin as a possible origin for tumour growth. Among these are cells derived from the epi...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Braun-Falco M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For assessing a noise-induced hearing loss, the Freiburg speech test (Freiburger Sprachtest) is traditionally used to examine speech recognition in silence. However, for many years this test has been shown to have serious shortcomings. Various modern procedures in German language are available as alternative...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Sukowski H,Brand T,Wagener KC,Kollmeier B

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) achieve optimal acoustic coupling by means of direct bone conduction via an osseointegrated percutaneous titanium implant. Currently this system has a record of over 30 years of clinical application and reliability. Patients with bilateral hearing loss with air-bone gaps will benefit ...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Federspil PA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the surgical removal of temporal paraganglioma, possible changes of the cerebral blood pathways of the Circle of Willis should be considered. If the cerebral blood drains dominates unilaterally and the pathway of drainage over the Bulbus venae jugularis is inadequate due to vessel malformation or variations or by...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Schipper J,Hoffmann T,Wagenmann M,Stummer W,Knapp F,Klenzner T,Turowski B

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statutory implementation of a universal newborn hearing screening requires a continuous quality assurance monitoring. Therefore, at the Annual Meeting in 2007, the members of the German Society of Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology passed a recommendation on measures of quality assurance applied to newborn hearing sc...

journal_title：HNO

authors： Neumann K,Nawka T,Wiesner T,Hess M,Böttcher P,Gross M,Autorengruppe im Auftrag der DGPP.

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00