Soft tissue sarcomas of the head and neck region: clinical and histopathological study of 39 patients.

<b>Introduction:</b> Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) constitute about 1-2% of all malignant tumors, with approximately 10% of them located in the head and neck region.<b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was the assessment of treatment efficiency in head and neck STS of adult patients of the ENT Department of Medical University of Silesia, treated surgically in the period 1980-2023.<b>Materials and methods:</b> Retrospective analysis of 39 patients with the diagnosis of head and neck STS.

Endoscopic approach to the resection of adenoid cystic carcinoma of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity: case report and own experience.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor that might occur in nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is characteristic for poor prognosis, especially the solid histopathological subtype of the tumor. ACC might spread along nerves and fascias and it is usually diagnosed at advanced stage.

Impact of rhinosinusitis symptoms on patients' self-esteem before and after FESS.

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most common diseases in Polish society. According to the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS) 2012 the incidence of CRS among European and US citizens varies from 5 to 16%. Its treatment is based on pharmacotherapy or surgical procedure.

Usefulness of intraoperative monitoring of oculomotor and abducens nerves during surgical treatment of the cavernous sinus meningiomas.

Purpose: We analyzed the usefulness and prognostic value of intraoperative monitoring for identification of the oculomotor (III) and the abducens (VI) nerve in patients with cavernous sinus meningiomas.

Material/methods: 43 patients diagnosed with cavernous sinus meningiomas were divided according to their topography. Function of the nerves was scored on original clinical and neurophysiological scales.

[Epidemiological and demographic analysis of indications for Baha® surgery in Poland--multicenter study].

Aim Of The Study: To collect and analyze epidemiological and demographical data of patients qualified for and implanted with the Baha® system in Poland.

Material And Method: 17 out of 28 otolaryngology departments performing Baha® implantation in Poland participated in the study. Up to date there were 286 patients registered in database.

Blood flow velocity in the arteries of the anterior cerebral artery complex in patients with an azygos anterior cerebral artery aneurysm: a transcranial color-coded sonography study.

Objective: It is presumed that increased blood flow through the single azygos anterior cerebral artery (Az) may contribute to the formation of an Az aneurysm. The aim of this study was to assess the blood flow velocities in the arteries of the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) complex in patients with the Az aneurysm.

Patients And Methods: A series of three patients (2 men, aged: 65, 52 and 41) with an aneurysm (unruptured in two cases) of the distal Az was examined.

[The evaluation of efficaciency of the "Słysze" screening test on the base of the results of hearing examinations in schoolchildren in Silesia in 2002 year].

Introduction: The measure of efficaciency of screening test is specificality and sensitivity. The validation of the screening test by using Program "Słysze" in Silesia in year 2002 was done.

Material And Methods: The Program consisted of two parts: 1.

[A 20-year retrospective histoclinical analysis of parotid gland tumors in the ENT Department AM in Katowice].

Introduction: Salivary gland neoplasms represent the diverse group of tumours encountered by the head and neck surgeons.

Material And Methods: The study is analysis of 531 patients with parotid gland tumours in patients treated in ENT Department during 1986-2006. We analysed surgical treatment and intraoperative tumour stage.

[The results of surgical treatment of the facial nerve paralysis].

Unlabelled: Paralysis of the facial nerve reveales some symptoms which are very unfavourable for esthetic point of view (deformity of the face with incompetence of the palpebal function). It is recognized as the one of the most invalidity for humane life. There are many surgical techniques to reconstructive facial nerve such as: decompression, end to end or side to end anastomosis with hypoglosal, glosopharyngeal, axesorius or mandibular nerves.

[The results of hearing screening in selected population of primary schoolchildren in Silesia].

The aim of this study was analysis of results of audiologic evaluation in the group of 191 children with hearing loss. Children were selected from the group of 8885 pupils of primary schools in Silesia by screening test "Słysze" in 2002. Universal Screening Program of Hearing in Children and Teenage "Słysze" was created and introduced in to the clinic practice by Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Warsaw in 1999.

[The stapedius muscle--the present opinions about anatomy and physiology].

The authors present current opinions about anatomy and physiology of the stapedius muscle and its role of the hearing process. The stapedius muscle is the smallest striped muscle of the human body and contracts reflexive in response to acoustic stimulation. The stapedius muscle puls the neck of the stapes in the direction of the stapedius tendon.

[Results of myringoplasty and type I tympanoplasty with the use of fascia, cartilage and perichondrium grafts].

Since the publication of Miodoński, Zollner and Wullstein different methods and grafting materials have been promoted in tympanoplasty. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the anatomical and functional results of tympanoplasty in comparison with the material used. The studies included a selected group of 142 patients who were operated on because of perforation of tympanic membrane.

[The evaluation of cartilage and perichondrium grafts for the reconstruction of the tympanic membrane].

Since the publication of Miodoński, Zollner and Wullstein different methods and grafting materials have been promoted in tympanoplastic surgery. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the anatomical and functional results of tympanoplastic surgery with the use of cartilage and perichondrium grafts. The studies included a selected group of 112 patients who were operated on because of perforation of tympanic membrane.

[An extremely rare case of primary lipoma of the middle ear in an 8-year old girl].

Authors described an extremely rare case of primary lipoma of the middle ear in 8-years old girl. A histological structure, localisation and occurrence of this tumor in the temporal bone was discussed on the basis of the literature. Authors have presented symptomatology, diagnosis difficulties and treatment of primary lipoma of the middle ear.