Publications by authors named "T S Kuehnel"

Article Synopsis
  • - Objective: There's an ongoing debate about which rhinosurgical procedures should be done on an outpatient basis versus inpatient, highlighting a lack of clarity, especially about nasal packing materials.
  • - Material and Methods: A checklist was created to help categorize sinunasal procedures into inpatient or outpatient based on current research and identified risk factors.
  • - Results and Conclusions: The study identifies specific sinunasal procedures best suited for inpatient treatment and provides a thorough checklist to guide decisions on procedure type and patient discharge readiness.
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Study Objectives: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is an established therapy for sleep apnea syndrome. Whether or not this therapy on snoring and nighttime noise exposure is effective and how strong this effect may be has not been objectively investigated thus far and was the aim of this study.

Methods: In 15 participants (14 males; age: 30-72 years; mean: 51.

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Unlabelled: Reconstruction of the bony socket after orbital exenteration is a matter of much debate. Prompt defect closure with a microvascular flap is desirable but involves a major surgical procedure and hence, places considerable burden on the patient. The new surgical technique presented here permits a technically simpler wound closure with fewer complications after orbital exenteration.

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