Publications by authors named "J Krtickova"
Article Synopsis
- Pseudogout is caused by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals and mainly affects large joints, but a rare case of it was found in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.
- Diagnosing this condition can be tricky, often requiring imaging tests to rule out other issues like tumors, which may involve surgery and further testing.
- Once the crystals are identified and removed, the hearing loss usually improves significantly.
Objective(s): The present study aims to evaluate the reliability and construct validity of the Czech version of the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-CZ) and determine the cut-off value to distinguish dysphonic patients from nondysphonic individuals.
Study Design: Prospective study, Parallel group design.
Methods: The study investigated 100 adult patients with dysphonia, divided into three groups based on the etiology of the voice problem (neurogenic, functional, and structural).
Objectives: Unilateral vocal fold palsy independently of etiology results in glottic insufficiency leading to unfavorable short or long-term impact on voice quality. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of injection laryngoplasty using Radiesse® Voice and thyroplasty type I on glottic closure, voice quality and aerodynamics by comparing preoperative, short- and long-term results.
Materials And Methods: Data of 32 consent patients were reviewed between 2012 and 2023.
Background: This study focuses on the hearing threshold for bone conduction (BC) after middle-ear surgery. Methods: A total of 92 patients (120 ears) were treated for newly diagnosed chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma (2013−2018). BC was examined at frequencies of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Glottal insufficiency, mostly caused by unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) or vocal fold atrophy can be treated by injection laryngoplasty (IL). Materials such as hyaluronic acid (HA) gels are now widely available and used to improve voice quality. Various durability and effects of HA injection laryngoplasties have been reported.
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