abstract：CONCLUSIONS:In computer-assisted analysis of acinic cell cancer (ACC) morphological characteristics of CD34 immunoreactivity were detected. Bigger vessel size, vessel irregularity, and lower intensity of CD34-positive vessel staining may indicate unfavorable prognosis. OBJECTIVES:Salivary gland cancer (SGC) is a morph...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Luukkaa H,Laitakari J,Vahlberg T,Klemi P,Grénman R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The improved biocompatibility of Bioverit II coated with a nanostructured surface shows promising qualities for use in human reconstructive middle ear surgery. In the case of chitosan-hydroxyapatite composite prostheses, further investigations regarding composition of the material, degree of purity and desig...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Turck C,Brandes G,Krueger I,Behrens P,Mojallal H,Lenarz T,Stieve M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The vestibular function can be assessed by ice-water caloric test, rotational chair test and VEMP recording in severely hearing impaired infants and young children, and 85% of these patients showed abnormal responses in these tests. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the vestibular function of infants and young childr...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shinjo Y,Jin Y,Kaga K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:In order to confirm these preliminary results, a prospective double-blind study has been instituted in Padova University ENT Section to compare the efficacy of sulphurous-arsenical-ferruginous thermal water nasal irrigations vs isotonic sodium chloride solution nasal irrigations after functional endoscopic ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Staffieri A,Abramo A

更新日期：2007-06-01 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 palatal implant method originally designed to reduce snoring can significantly reduce the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in some patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a single office-based procedure. OBJECTIVE:An initial study designed to evaluate the short-term efficacy and safety...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Goessler UR,Hein G,Verse T,Stuck BA,Hormann K,Maurer JT

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Nasal epithelial cells are constitutively equipped with all Toll-like receptors (TLRs) which are essential for innate immunity. Both mRNA and protein levels of TLR3 expression increased in more differentiated nasal epithelial cells. Considering that the ligand for TLR3 is viral dsRNA, this result is in good...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lin CF,Tsai CH,Cheng CH,Chen YS,Tournier F,Yeh TH

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The circling mouse (cir/cir) has phenotypes which follow the pattern of neuroepithelial defects of deafness from 10 days after birth. The cir mouse is defective in Tmie gene, the function of which should be further elucidated. OBJECTIVES:We previously reported a recessive mutation of deafness called circlin...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Chung WH,Kim KR,Cho YS,Cho DY,Woo JH,Ryoo ZY,Cho KI,Hong SH

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The incidence rate of hypothyroidism after treatment for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer is high, especially after combination treatment. An association between hypothyroidism and autoantibodies was found. OBJECTIVES:The incidences of hypothyroidism and autoantibodies were assessed retrospectively in 1...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lo Galbo AM,de Bree R,Kuik DJ,Lips PT,Mary B,Von Blomberg E,Langendijk JA,Leemans CR

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The risk factors for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) detection in head and neck cancer patients are the duration of hospitalization, intravenous hyperalimentation, prior antibiotic use, and the coexistence of other pathogens. OBJECTIVES:To shed light on the clinical characteristics of MR...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shiomori T,Miyamoto H,Udaka T,Okochi J,Hiraki N,Hohchi N,Hashida K,Fujimura T,Kitamura T,Nagatani G,Ohbuchi T,Suzuki H

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：:Synchronous benign and malignant tumors in the ipsilateral salivary glands are extremely rare. We report a unique case of synchronous unilateral parotid tumors in a 71-year-old man. The main parotid lesion was preoperatively suggested to be adenocarcinoma by fine needle aspiration cytology. A coexisting Warthin's tumo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Roh JL,Kim JM,Park CI

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Defective utricular function, reflected by deviation of the perceived visual horizontal or vertical, cannot by itself explain increased postural sway in the lateral direction for patients with unilateral vestibular deafferentation (uVD). OBJECTIVE:It is not known why some patients with chronic uVD report di...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hafstrom A,Fransson PA,Karlberg M,Magnusson M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Proteases in fungi interact with nasal epithelial cells and enhance the production of inflammatory cytokines in vitro. These cytokines induced the migration of eosinophils and neutrophils. Protease-activated receptors (PARs) might also play a role in the process of epithelial cell activation. OBJECTIVE:The...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shin SH,Lee YH,Jeon CH

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Gentamicin ototoxicity presents with gait imbalance and oscillopsia, but only rarely with hearing loss and vertigo. Sinusoidal rotational stimuli with high accelerations such as the bedside head-thrust test or rotational step changes in velocity are useful to diagnose bilateral vestibulopathy. OBJECTIVE:To...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ishiyama G,Ishiyama A,Kerber K,Baloh RW

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old woman presented with a 10-year history of swelling of the left cheek during and after meals. She regularly pushed the cheek hard to decrease the swelling by excreting the saliva. She did not have pain or fever. She also complained of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Shimada T,Okano H,Hisa Y

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Partial deafness cochlear implantation (PDCI) is a feasible means of treating individuals who have good low frequency hearing, but a severe to profound hearing loss in the mid to high frequencies. The individuals have benefit in noise and show significant benefit in a number of difficult listening conditions...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Skarzynski H,Lorens A,Piotrowska A,Anderson I

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucormycosis is a rare acute fatal fungal infection. It is typically observed in diabetic or immunocompromised patients but not in systemically healthy individuals. Here, we describe an unusual mucormycosis case in an immunocompetent patient who had clinical signs of a maxillary sinusitis and associated osteomyelitis ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Deboni MC,Pozzani VR,Lisboa T,Hiraki K,Viplich R,Naclério-Homem MG

更新日期：2006-09-01 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:Schwannoma of the tongue always presents as a painless mass on the lingual surface and exhibits no gender preference. A schwannoma on the base of tongue is usually larger at presentation than one on the tongue itself, since it is asymptomatic initially. Complete resection is achievable and recurrence is unco...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hsu YC,Hwang CF,Hsu RF,Kuo FY,Chien CY

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Telephone usage is a difficult challenge for cochlear implanted patients. A significant number of cochlear implanted patients are able to carry on a land-line or mobile telephone conversation. The telephone model may be a critical factor for telephone performance. OBJECTIVES:The goals of this study were to ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Castro A,Lassaletta L,Bastarrica M,Prim MP,De Sarriá MJ,Gavilán J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysphagia is a common presenting complaint in otolaryngology practice, and there are many causes. Forestier syndrome is a rare cause of dysphagia. It is also known as diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) syndrome or vertebral ankylosing hyperostosis. Forestier syndrome consists of anterolateral perivertebra...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Aydin E,Akdogan V,Akkuzu B,Kirbaş I,Ozgirgin ON

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Quality of hearing is one of the key conditions promoting habitual sniffing associated with closing failure of the Eustachian tube and sniffing may stop with deterioration of hearing due to progression of the disease. OBJECTIVE:To examine habitual sniffing associated with closing failure of the Eustachian ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Hasegawa J,Kawase T,Yuasa Y,Hori Y,Sato T,Kobayashi T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Our results confirm that supracricoid laryngectomies (SL) are reliable techniques for glottosupraglottic tumors, even for selected T3 and T4 cases, if the indications are correct. These surgical techniques allow a good quality of life with the preservation of the larynx. OBJECTIVE:SL with cricohyoidoepiglo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Laudadio P,Presutti L,Dall'olio D,Cunsolo E,Consalici R,Amorosa L,Cancellieri A,Bocciolini C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Ear, nose and throat (ENT) involvement is common in Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS), usually manifesting as allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyps. Otolaryngologists may play a pivotal role in making an early diagnosis of this disease. OBJECTIVES:CSS is a systemic vasculitic disord...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Bacciu A,Bacciu S,Mercante G,Ingegnoli F,Grasselli C,Vaglio A,Pasanisi E,Vincenti V,Garini G,Ronda N,Ferri T,Corradi D,Buzio C

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formation of carotid artery pseudoaneurysm is uncommon after intensive treatment for head and neck cancer. We encountered a case of postoperative formation of pseudoaneurysm at the left carotid bifurcation in a diabetic man. The risk factors for carotid artery pseudoaneurysm in the patient included diabetes mellitus, ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Iguchi H,Takayama M,Kusuki M,Nakamura A,Kanazawa A,Hachiya K,Yamane H

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The transconjunctival approach to orbital floor fractures permits excellent exposure of the inferior orbit and provides a good surgical outcome, especially with regard to ocular motility. OBJECTIVE:Surgical access to orbital floor fractures can be accomplished via the transconjunctival approach. The majori...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Schmäl F,Basel T,Grenzebach UH,Thiede O,Stoll W

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant eccrine poroma was first described by Pinkus and Mehregon in 1963. Because of the histologic characteristics of the tumor, these authors concluded that the tumor was likely of eccrine origin. Malignant eccrine poroma originates from the intraepidermal ductal portion of the eccrine gland. Like other tumors of...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Aydin E,Akdogan V,Akkuzu G,Ilgici D

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Use of the Meniett pressure generator in patients with active Ménière's disease (MD) did not affect labyrinthine function. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether application of the Meniett pressure generator in patients with active MD significantly affects their labyrinthine function. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We mea...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Stokroos R,Olvink MK,Hendrice N,Kingma H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:In patients with early glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) submitted to CO2 laser endoscopic resection, local disease recurrence was significantly correlated with the presence of positive additional surgical margins on permanent sections. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the rate of cancer recurrence in patients wi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Crespo AN,Chone CT,Gripp FM,Spina AL,Altemani A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) may represent a material that prevents adhesions when implanted in the middle ear. This characteristic can be used to improve the design of prostheses. OBJECTIVE:Prostheses in the middle ear have a relatively high failure rate due to extrusion, deformation and adhesion. Adhes...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Vicente J,Ramírez-Camacho R,Trinidad A,Ramón García-Berrocal J,Lobo D,Pinilla M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Nuclear expression of survivin should be studied as a promising marker of higher-risk laryngeal basaloid squamous cell carcinomas (BSCCs), which can then be treated more aggressively and followed more closely. OBJECTIVE:BSCC is an uncommon bimorphic variant of SCC. The hypothesized greater aggressiveness an...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Marioni G,Ottaviano G,Marchese-Ragona R,Giacomelli L,Bertolin A,Zanon D,Marino F,Staffieri A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The approach described in this paper may be helpful in establishing an early-warning, evidence-based mechanism for diagnosing vertigo, which can be utilized in medical education to reduce medical uncertainty. OBJECTIVE:To use an evidence-based medicine approach to evaluate the probability of having vertigo ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yuan BC,Tzeng HM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Our results suggest that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) may play an important role in the progression of hypopharyngeal cancer. OBJECTIVE:HGF, a potent stimulator of hepatocyte growth, stimulates the motility, invasiveness, proliferation and morphogenesis of epithelium and may be involved in physiologic and...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kim CH,Moon SK,Bae JH,Lee JH,Han JH,Kim K,Choi EC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The Na-K-2Cl cotransporter-1 (NKCCl) may be essential for the maintenance and functioning of the vestibular morphology in mice and it is strongly expressed in human vestibular end organs. OBJECTIVE:NKCCl is a member of the cation-coupled chloride transporter which participates in salt transport and cell vol...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Young Choi J,Ho Jung S,Namkung W,Lee JH,Jin Son E,Wook Shin J,Park HY,Sang Lee W,Kim HN

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:There is no increased risk of postoperative haemorrhage for abscess tonsillectomies in comparison to elective tonsillectomies. OBJECTIVE:There is still controversy as regards the optimal management of peritonsillar abscess. Opponents of tonsillectomy à chaud cite an increased postoperative bleeding risk. Mo...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lehnerdt G,Senska K,Jahnke K,Fischer M

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Osteomas of the incus were found in surprisingly high numbers in ancient and modern populations. The coexistence of osteoma formation and unique vascularization on the medial surface of the incus alludes to a relationship between the two findings. OBJECTIVE:Osteomas involving the middle ear ossicles are ra...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Arensburg B,Belkin V,Wolf M

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：:From a study of nitric oxide (NO) output in the nose and sinuses it seems that: (i) the results obtained regarding the regulation of NO output in the nose do not necessarily apply to the sinuses; (ii) the results obtained for one group of sinuses may not apply to another; and (iii) NO output in the sinuses does not be...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Qian W,Mäkitie AA,Witterick I,Haight JS

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Life-threatening cervical complications associated with infectious mononucleosis are rare. The combination of acute epiglottitis and subsequent necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck in a patient with infectious mononucleosis has not been reported to date.A 47-year-old female with infectious mononucleosis and epig...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Caballero M,Sabater F,Traserra J,Alòs L,Bernal-Sprekelsen M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00