Window Coverage and Liquid Biopsy in the First-Line Therapy of Severe Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Introduction: Based on clinical practice guidelines, the application of corticosteroids as a first-line therapy is common. Although sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) etiology is primarily idiopathic, hearing loss can result from a perilymphatic fistula (PLF). Recent findings show evidence of a specific rate of PLF based on a cochlin-tomoprotein (CTP) detection test.

First Clinical Experience with a New Device for the Removal of Cochlear Schwannomas.

: In most cases, intralabyrinthine schwannoma (ILS) occurs in patients with unilateral hearing deterioration or neurofibromatosis type II (NF II). The pattern of localization of these tumors varies but mostly affects the cochlea. Extirpation of the cochlear schwannoma, if hidden by the cochlea modiolus, is difficult under the aspect of complete removal.

Occlusion of the Lateral Semicircular Canal, Endolymphatic Sac Surgery, and Cochlear Implantation: A Low Destructive Treatment for Unilateral Ménière's Disease and Deafness.

Introduction: Surgical treatment of Ménière's disease (MD) and deafness aims to treat vertigo and hearing disabilities. Current treatment options like labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation (CI) have shown acceptable results but are destructive. Less destructive procedures, like the occlusion of the lateral semicircular canal and endolymphatic sac surgery, have been shown to be successful in vertigo control.

Corrigendum: A new device for the removal of cochlear schwannoma: A temporal bone study.

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A new device for the removal of cochlear schwannoma: A temporal bone study.

Background: Intralabyrinthine schwannoma (ILS) is a rare, mostly unilateral disease that causes deafness. Different intralabyrinthine sites of ILS can occur and can be removed by different surgical approaches. Cochlear ILSs are frequently partially hidden by the modiolus and therefore difficult to extirpate.

Prospective Evaluation of 3 T MRI Effect on Residual Hearing Function of Cochlea Implantees.

Introduction: The approval process for MRI safety of implants includes physical observations and an experimental evaluation in artificial settings to simulate the in vivo effect. This contains the observation of temperature changes and artificial current generation by the magnetic field. From these findings, the safety of an implant and its effect on the patient can be estimated.

Influence of Intracochlear Air on Experimental Pressure Measurements.

Introduction: Intracochlear pressure changes have been assumed to play a central role in hearing preservation during cochlear implantation. The pressure in different settings has been evaluated (temporal bones vs. cochlea models) and was found to have advantages and disadvantages.

Effect of Underwater Insertion on Intracochlear Pressure.

The importance of intracochlear pressure during cochlear electrode insertion for the preservation of residual hearing has been widely discussed. Various aspects of pre-insertional, intra-insertional, and post-insertional relevant conditions affect intracochlear pressure. The fluid situation at the round window during electrode insertion has been shown to be an influential factor.