J T Maurer

Summary

Affiliation: University of Heidelberg
Country: Germany

Publications

  1. ncbi [Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with a new vest preventing the supine position]
    J T Maurer
    Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinik für Hals, Nasen und Ohrenheilkunde, Mannheim
    Dtsch Med Wochenschr 128:71-5. 2003
  2. ncbi Update on surgical treatments for sleep apnea
    Joachim T Maurer
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sleep Disorders Centre, University Medicine Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
    Swiss Med Wkly 139:624-9. 2009
  3. ncbi [Update on upper airway evaluation in obstructive sleep apnea]
    J T Maurer
    Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum, Universitäts Hals Nasen Ohren Klinik Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, 68135 Mannheim, Deutschland
    HNO 56:1089-97. 2008
  4. ncbi [Combined surgical and prosthetic therapy of severe obstructive sleep apnea--a case report]
    J T Maurer
    Universitätsklinik für Hals, Nasen und Ohrenheilkunde, Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 80:278-81. 2001
  5. ncbi A mandibular advancement device for the ENT office to treat obstructive sleep apnea
    Joachim T Maurer
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:231-5. 2007
  6. ncbi Long-term results of palatal implants for primary snoring
    Joachim T Maurer
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 133:573-8. 2005
  7. ncbi Palatal implants for primary snoring: short-term results of a new minimally invasive surgical technique
    Joachim T Maurer
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 132:125-31. 2005
  8. ncbi Combined radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatoplasty in the treatment of snoring
    Alexander Baisch
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 266:125-30. 2009
  9. ncbi Multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apnea: short-term results
    Thomas Verse
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:571-7. 2006
  10. ncbi [Snoring/sleep apnea--surgically curable]
    K Hormann
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim, 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    HNO 52:807-13. 2004

Detail Information

Publications44

  1. ncbi [Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with a new vest preventing the supine position]
    J T Maurer
    Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinik für Hals, Nasen und Ohrenheilkunde, Mannheim
    Dtsch Med Wochenschr 128:71-5. 2003
    ..It was the aim of this study to test the efficacy of a recently patented commercially available supine position preventing vest...
  2. ncbi Update on surgical treatments for sleep apnea
    Joachim T Maurer
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sleep Disorders Centre, University Medicine Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim of the Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
    Swiss Med Wkly 139:624-9. 2009
    ..Combined surgery of the multi-level is reserved for secondary treatment after CPAP failure. Only tonsillectomy and maxillomandibular advancement are successful enough to be considered a first-line treatment in certain patients...
  3. ncbi [Update on upper airway evaluation in obstructive sleep apnea]
    J T Maurer
    Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum, Universitäts Hals Nasen Ohren Klinik Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, 68135 Mannheim, Deutschland
    HNO 56:1089-97. 2008
    ..The impact of sophisticated upper airway evaluation remains limited compared with standard clinical assessment. Further research is needed to develop valuable tools for the diagnostic workup of patients with OSA...
  4. ncbi [Combined surgical and prosthetic therapy of severe obstructive sleep apnea--a case report]
    J T Maurer
    Universitätsklinik für Hals, Nasen und Ohrenheilkunde, Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 80:278-81. 2001
    ..However, the patient discontinued using the oral device as he did not feel any additional benefit when using it. The combination of UPPP and mandibular advancement device can resolve a severe OSAS...
  5. ncbi A mandibular advancement device for the ENT office to treat obstructive sleep apnea
    Joachim T Maurer
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:231-5. 2007
    ..To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of the mandibular advancement device (MAD) Somnoguard in the treatment of OSA patients...
  6. ncbi Long-term results of palatal implants for primary snoring
    Joachim T Maurer
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 133:573-8. 2005
    ..To determine the safety and efficacy of the Pillar Palatal Implant System over a 1-year follow-up period...
  7. ncbi Palatal implants for primary snoring: short-term results of a new minimally invasive surgical technique
    Joachim T Maurer
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 132:125-31. 2005
    ..To determine the safety and efficacy of a new soft palate implant procedure for the reduction of snoring...
  8. ncbi Combined radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatoplasty in the treatment of snoring
    Alexander Baisch
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 266:125-30. 2009
    ..8 at day 7 after the second session. Painkillers were administered for a mean of 2.0 +/- 2.5 days. Complications did not occur. Combined radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatoplasty (RF-UPP) is highly effective in the treatment of snoring...
  9. ncbi Multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apnea: short-term results
    Thomas Verse
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:571-7. 2006
    ..CONCLUSION: The presented protocol including the hyoid suspension proved to be effective in the treatment of OSA, whereas surgery without hyoid suspension was less successful. EBM rating: B-2b...
  10. ncbi [Snoring/sleep apnea--surgically curable]
    K Hormann
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim, 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    HNO 52:807-13. 2004
    ..Preliminary results suggested the hyoid suspension as one part of the multi-level surgery concept to be of high effectiveness. Therefore this study investigated the outcome of the hyoid suspension and compared it with the CPAP therapy...
  11. ncbi [Submental transcutaneous electrical stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea]
    T Verse
    Universitäts Hals Nasen Ohren Klinik Mannheim, Mannheim
    HNO 51:966-70. 2003
    ..Modern strategies consist of electrical muscle training for a number of weeks during wakefulness rather than stimulation during sleep...
  12. ncbi Combined radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base and soft palate in obstructive sleep apnoea
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Acta Otolaryngol 124:827-32. 2004
    ..7 treatment sessions. CONCLUSION: Combined radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of the tongue base and soft palate is a safe and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea...
  13. ncbi Soft palate implants: a new option for treating habitual snoring
    Thomas S Kühnel
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Regensburg, Franz Josef Strauss Allee 11, 93042 Regensburg, Germany
    Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 262:277-80. 2005
    ..This data has demonstrated the procedure as a minimally invasive, relatively painless, simple procedure that has been shown to be safe and effective...
  14. ncbi [Diagnosis and therapy of primary snoring]
    K Hormann
    Universitäts HNO Klinik, Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 79:180-9. 2000
    ..In this article, the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of primary snoring will be discussed...
  15. ncbi [Subjective outcome after multi-level surgery in sleep-disordered breathing]
    A Baisch
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim
    HNO 53:863-8. 2005
    ..This study was aimed at evaluating the discomforts and side-effects of this surgical concept...
  16. ncbi [Tonsillotomy with the argon-supported monopolar needle--first clinical results]
    K Huber
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 84:671-5. 2005
    ..For the first time we used a monopolar argon-supported needle for tonsillotomy in the following study...
  17. ncbi [Use of a screening device for sleep apnea in clinical practice]
    A Baisch
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim, Theodor Kutzer Ufer, 68135, Mannheim
    HNO 55:90-2. 2007
    ..Therefore, this study evaluated the use of the microMESAM screening device (known up to December 2005 as the "ApneaLink") in 61 patients in whom SRBD was suspected. The device proved reliable and practical in application...
  18. ncbi [Finding the appropriate therapy with the help of sleep endoscopy]
    A Baisch
    Universitäts HNO Klinik, Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 84:833-7. 2005
    ..To what extend the sleep video endoscopy becomes a standardized procedure in sleep labs warrants further investigations...
  19. ncbi [Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of temperature-controlled radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction]
    B A Stuck
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim
    HNO 51:717-20. 2003
    ..The aim of the present study was to investigate whether magnetic resonance imaging could be used in the evaluation of the in vivo effects of radiofrequency surgery at the base of the tongue...
  20. ncbi [Excessive weight loss caused by dysphagia in superior laryngeal nerve neuralgia--a case report]
    B A Stuck
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim
    Laryngorhinootologie 79:548-50. 2000
    ..Even if the symptoms are unusual or not typical for superior laryngeal nerve neuralgia, the condition should be considered as a possible diagnosis if there are no other pathological findings...
  21. ncbi [Sleep-associated respiratory disorders in childhood]
    K Hirth
    Universitäts HNO Klinik, Mannheim
    HNO 49:270-5. 2001
    ..In this article, we summarize and discuss what is known so far about sleep-related breathing disorders in children, focussing on the OSAS as the most important diagnosis for the ENT specialist...
  22. ncbi [Tongue base reduction with radiofrequency energy in sleep apnea]
    B A Stuck
    Universitäts Hals Nasen Ohrenklinik, Klinikum Mannheim, 68135 Mannheim
    HNO 49:530-7. 2001
    ..Tongue base reduction with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a minimally invasive technique. Repeated application leads to a progressive shrinking of the tissue...
  23. ncbi Effect of nasal surgery on sleep-related breathing disorders
    Thomas Verse
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section for Rhinology and Rhonchopathies, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
    Laryngoscope 112:64-8. 2002
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of only nasal surgery 1) in a group of patients with obstructive sleep apnea and 2) in simple snorers...
  24. ncbi Soft palate implants as a minimally invasive treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
    Ulrich Reinhart Goessler
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Theodor Kutzer Ufer, D 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    Acta Otolaryngol 127:527-31. 2007
    ..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...
  25. ncbi Arousal responses to olfactory or trigeminal stimulation during sleep
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Sleep 30:506-10. 2007
    ..Specifically, the central processing of olfactory information shows fundamental differences compared to other sensory systems...
  26. ncbi Novel approaches to primary snoring
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Mannheim
    Otolaryngol Pol 58:217-25. 2004
    ..Temperature controlled radiofrequency tissue ablation offers much potential in the treatment of primary snoring. Furthermore, a system is currently being developed which is supposed to stabilise the soft palate with the help of implants...
  27. ncbi Airway evaluation in obstructive sleep apnea
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders Center, University Hospital Mannheim, 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    Sleep Med Rev 12:411-36. 2008
    ..So far, there is only very limited evidence that selected techniques improve treatment outcome for selected indications. In general, there is not enough evidence that these techniques are superior to the routine clinical assessment...
  28. ncbi Volumetric tissue reduction in radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 132:132-5. 2005
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in upper airway anatomy induced by radiofrequency surgery with MRI...
  29. ncbi Radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base in the treatment of snoring--a pilot study
    Sandra Welt
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
    Sleep Breath 11:39-43. 2007
    ..With regard to the clearly beneficial effect seen in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, this result indicates different pathophysiological principles in the generation of snoring...
  30. ncbi Chemosensory event-related potentials during sleep--a pilot study
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Neurosci Lett 406:222-6. 2006
    ..These results indicate that both trigeminal and olfactory ERPs can be recorded during sleep suggesting that chemosensory stimuli are processed on a cortical level during sleep...
  31. ncbi Evaluating the upper airway with standardized magnetic resonance imaging
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Laryngoscope 112:552-8. 2002
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  32. ncbi Recent developments in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
    Thomas Verse
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Am J Respir Med 2:157-68. 2003
    ..Taking all these developments into account, CPAP therapy remains the gold standard for treatment of patients with OSA; yet the low long-term compliance rates of 60-70% have to be regarded as a major challenge warranting further effort...
  33. ncbi Lesion formation in radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Laryngoscope 113:1572-6. 2003
    ..But despite its widespread use, little is yet known about in vivo effects in humans. Such knowledge would be essential for evidence-based criteria in the selection of energy application...
  34. ncbi Radiofrequency surgery of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring. A placebo-controlled trial
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Sleep 28:847-50. 2005
    ..Recent publications have demonstrated a reduction in snoring with radiofrequency (RF) surgery of the soft palate. Yet so far, all published data has been based on non-controlled trials...
  35. ncbi Complications of temperature-controlled radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction for sleep-disordered breathing
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Acta Otolaryngol 123:532-5. 2003
    ..Complications seem to be rare, but the scope of previous studies was often limited by the small number of patients included. The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative complications in a large series of patients...
  36. ncbi Anatomic changes after hyoid suspension for obstructive sleep apnea: an MRI study
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 133:397-402. 2005
    ..To assess the effects of isolated hyoid suspension on subjective and objective parameters of obstructive sleep apnea and to evaluate changes in upper airway anatomy with the help of standardized magnetic resonance imaging...
  37. ncbi Radiofrequency surgery of the soft palate in the treatment of snoring: a review of the literature
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
    Sleep 27:551-5. 2004
    ..The aim of this study was to give an overview of the current literature and to quantify the results in terms of a meta-analysis of treatment efficacy...
  38. ncbi Tongue base reduction with temperature-controlled radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
    Boris A Stuck
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Germany
    Acta Otolaryngol 122:531-6. 2002
    ..We believe that this technique may improve patient acceptance and have beneficial cost implications...
  39. ncbi [Randomized controlled trials in the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea]
    J U Sommer
    Universitäts HNO Klinik Mannheim, Universitatsmedizin Mannheim, 68135, Mannheim, Deutschland
    HNO 60:294-9. 2012
    ..The studies presented in this review demonstrate that high-quality trials regarding surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea are feasible and can lead to recommendations with high evidence levels...
  40. ncbi Chemosensory induced arousals during sleep in premenopausal women
    Kathrin Grupp
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Theodor Kutzer Ufer 1 3, 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    Neurosci Lett 444:22-6. 2008
    ..The present data shows for the first time that arousals are not present during REM sleep in response to selective olfactory stimuli. However, such changes are easily evoked by irritants activating the trigeminal nerve...
  41. ncbi [Endoscopy in sleep medicine]
    J T Maurer
    Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum, Universitäts Hals Nasen Ohren Klinik Mannheim, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim der Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg, 68135, Mannheim, Deutschland
    HNO 58:341-7. 2010
    ..However, it remains unclear to what extent the success rate of surgery can be improved by ViSe. Further research into these approaches is needed in order to become valuable tools in the diagnostic work-up of patients with sleep apnea...
  42. ncbi Changes in daytime sleepiness, quality of life, and objective sleep patterns in seasonal allergic rhinitis: a controlled clinical trial
    Boris A Stuck
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, 68135 Mannheim, Germany
    J Allergy Clin Immunol 113:663-8. 2004
    ..Daytime sleepiness seems to be related to the condition itself rather than to an impairment of nocturnal sleep...
  43. ncbi One-year results: palatal implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
    Ståle Nordgård
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:818-22. 2007
    ..To evaluate long-term effectiveness of palatal implants for treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...