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Diagnosis of acute unilateral vestibular deficit by virtual realityRenzo Mora
Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 10:47-50. 2004..We changed the classic configuration of the subjective visual vertical into a subjective visual horizontal bar. This technique revealed values of the subjective visual horizontal outside the normal range in 91% of patients...
Efficacy of a topical suspension of bacterial antigens for the management of chronic suppurative otitis mediaRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 269:1593-7. 2012..In group A, we saw a statistically significant improvement in the different items measured. A topical suspension of bacterial antigens was significantly more effective than placebo in the treatment of CSOM...
Outcomes of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with harmonic scalpel after failure of continuous positive airway pressure in sleep apnea syndromeRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 132:299-304. 2012..Our data highlight that uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) with harmonic scalpel (HS) is a reliable treatment in selected patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and users of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
A preventive measure for otitis media in children with upper respiratory tract infectionsR Mora
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 63:111-8. 2002..For both evaluations, a significant difference between treatment groups was found (P>0.001). Preventive strategies, such as ribosomal immunotherapy, may represent a valid alternative approach...
A study of the effects of cellular telephone microwave radiation on the auditory system in healthy menRenzo Mora
ENT Department, San Martino Hospital, University of Genoa, Italy
Ear Nose Throat J 85:160, 162-3. 2006..Throughout the study, no significant changes in either measurement were noted. We conclude that the use of cellular phones does not alter the auditory system in the short-term...
The use of recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator for the treatment of sudden and chronic hearing lossRenzo Mora
Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 11:181-4. 2005....
Ribosomal therapy in the prophylaxis of recurrent pharyngotonsillitis in childrenRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 71:257-61. 2007..This may cause the recurrence of acute episodes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of ribosomal immunotherapy in the prophylaxis of recurrent pharyngotonsillitis...
Sodium enoxaparin and venovenous hemofiltration in treating sudden sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitusRenzo Mora
Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 12:83-6. 2006..In our randomized, controlled trial, treated patients in group A showed more improvement than did those in group B...
Acoustic features of voice after septoplastyRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Med Sci Monit 15:CR269-73. 2009..The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in acoustic features of voice after septoplasty and to establish concepts of patient management and a rational therapeutic approach...
Effects of adenotonsillectomy on speech spectrum in childrenRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147 Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 71:1299-304. 2007..The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in acoustic feature of speech after adenotonsillectomy in children and to establish concepts of management and rational therapeutic approach...
Ribosomal therapy in the treatment of recurrent acute adenoiditisRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267:1313-8. 2010..1 +/- 0.59) and frequency, severity and social impact of RAA episodes were significantly (P < 0.05) lower than group B. Our results show the therapeutic effectiveness of this approach in the prophylaxis of recurrent acute adenoiditis...
Effects of tonsillectomy on speech and voiceRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, 16147 Genoa, Italy
J Voice 23:614-8. 2009..Our results highlight that objective evaluation of speech and voice helps the specialist to improve patient management and avoid unnecessary and dangerous surgical procedures...
Electronystagmography in migraine equivalent syndromeRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 140:566-72. 2009..The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of electronystagmography testing in the diagnosis of vertigo in children with migraine equivalent syndrome...
Effects of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with Harmonic Scalpel on speech and voiceRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147 Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 266:1989-94. 2009..In our experiences UPPP, with the HS, improves speech and voice in patients affected by snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome...
Sodium enoxaparin treatment of sensorineural hearing loss: an immune-mediated response?Renzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 11:38-42. 2005..The results indicate that administration of sodium enoxaparin abates sensorineural hearing loss in patients with autoimmune diseases. The clinical response to therapy can confirm diagnosis...
OSAS in childrenR Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 67:S229-31. 2003....
Efficacy of cefpodoxime in the prophylaxis of recurrent pharyngotonsillitisRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Largo R Benzi 10, Genova 16100, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 67:S225-8. 2003..cefpodoxime proxetil is a second-generation oral cephalosporin, which shows potent antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and high stability in the presence of beta-lactamases...
Short ribosomal prophylaxis in the prevention of clinical recurrences of chronic otitis media in childrenRenz Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, Genoa, 16147, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 68:83-9. 2004..For all evaluations, a significant difference between treatment groups was found. Using this dosage and posology (shorter than others) the beneficial effects of Immucytal were maintained until the end of the 6-month study period...
The use of sodium enoxaparin in the treatment of tinnitusRenzo Mora
Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 9:109-11. 2003..No patient experienced side effects from this treatment. The results indicate that administration of sodium enoxaparin is an excellent mode of therapy for patients with tinnitus...
Efficacy of a topical suspension of bacterial antigens for the management of recurrent eczema in childrenRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Med Sci Monit 10:PI99-PI103. 2004..The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of a topical suspension of bacterial antigens for the management of recurrent eczema in children...
Descending necrotizing mediastinitis: ten years' experienceRenzo Mora
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Ear Nose Throat J 83:774, 776-80. 2004....
Computerized voice therapy in hypofunctional dysphoniaRenzo Mora
Otolaryngology Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:615-21. 2010....
Comparison of postoperative pain: piezoelectric device versus microdrillBarbara Crippa
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 268:1279-82. 2011..44 patients presented a slight pain, 2 vs. 23 presented a moderate pain, and 0 vs. 3 presented a severe pain). These results highlight as the piezoelectric device is a safe and minimally invasive tool...
Intravenous infusion of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator for the treatment of patients with sudden and/or chronic hearing lossRenzo Mora
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 112:665-70. 2003..No patients had side effects from the treatment. The results indicate that this would be an excellent mode of therapy for patients with hearing loss...
Harmonic scalpel in pharyngolaryngectomy with radical neck dissectionAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 37:633-7. 2008..The aim of this study was to verify the efficacy and applicability of the Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH) in pharyngolaryngectomy with radical neck dissection...
Piezosurgery in otologic surgery: four years of experienceAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 140:412-8. 2009..7-29.5 kHz) that is able to cut the bone without necrosis and nonmineralized tissues damage. The aim of this work has been to report our experience with the piezoelectric device in otologic surgery...
Piezoelectric stapedotomy: the importance of a micropulse programAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 130:1364-9. 2010..We can consider the micropulse program as the best level of safety that should be used in all cases of piezoelectric stapedotomy...
Piezosurgery versus microdrill in intact canal wall mastoidectomyAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147 Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267:1705-11. 2010..Our experience highlights the safety of the piezoelectric device on the anatomic structures of the middle and inner ear, and demonstrates its efficiency in terms of cutting precision and healing process...
Sulphurous water inhalations in the prophylaxis of recurrent upper respiratory tract infectionsAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147, Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 72:1717-22. 2008..The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and the effect of sulphurous thermal water inhalations in the treatment of the recurrent upper respiratory tract (RURT) infections in children...
Harmonic Scalpel vs "cold knife" dissection in uvulopalatopharyngoplastyAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Am J Otolaryngol 31:442-7. 2010..The aim of this study has been to compare the Harmonic Scalpel (HS) and the "cold knife" dissection in the treatment of snoring by uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)...
Learning curve for Piezosurgery in well-trained otological surgeonsAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 142:120-5. 2010..7-29.5 kHz) capable of cutting bone without necrosis and nonmineralized tissue damage. The aim of this work has been to determine the time required for a well-trained surgeon to perform otological surgery with the piezoelectric device...
Sulphurous thermal water inhalations in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitisAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Rhinology 48:71-6. 2010..The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of sulphurous thermal water in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)...
Stapedotomy with and without piezosurgery: 4 years' experienceBarbara Crippa
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:108-14. 2010..The aim of this study was to present our experiences and results of stapedotomy performed with and without the piezoelectric device...
Piezosurgery in the cochleostomy through multiple middle ear approachesAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 72:653-7. 2008..Piezosurgery is a new instrument which is able to cut the bone without necrosis and non-mineralized tissues damage. The aim of this work has been to test Piezosurgery as a new and alternative method in cochleostomy...
The impact of tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy on speech and voiceAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147 Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 72:1377-84. 2008..The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in acoustic features of speech and voice after tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy...
A new method for osteotomies in oncologic nasal surgery: PiezosurgeryAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Am J Otolaryngol 31:150-3. 2010..Piezosurgery is a recently developed system for cutting bone without necrosis and nonmineralized tissues damage. The aim of this work has been to test Piezosurgery as a new bony scalpel in nasal surgery...
Results of revision mastoidectomy with Piezosurgery(®)Angelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 130:1119-24. 2010....
Water-soluble coenzyme Q10 formulation in presbycusis: long-term effectsLuca Guastini
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 131:512-7. 2011....
The effect of active sonar for the protection of moored and anchored warships on the human hearingAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267:207-11. 2010..Our results show the temporary negative effects of repeated and lasting exposure to active sonar (Hull MF) on the divers; the last control demonstrate the absence of permanent noise-induced hearing loss in divers exposed to active sonar...
Piezosurgery in the exeresis of glomus tympanicum tumoursAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via Pastore 3, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 265:1035-8. 2008..In all the patients Piezosurgery provided excellent control of glomus tympanicum tumors without side effects on the soft tissues...
Visual-vestibular interaction test in the diagnosis of vertigo in childrenAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 72:1-7. 2008..The aim of this study has been to test to determine the diagnostic value of a visual-vestibular test with a rotatory cylindrical chamber in the diagnosis of peripheral and central vertigo in children...
Effects of Piezosurgery on the cochlear outer hair cellsAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 129:497-500. 2009....
Nasal tactile sensitivity in elderlyFrancesco Antonio Salzano
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 130:1389-93. 2010..Although older people varied widely in tactile sensitivity, our results show that tactile thresholds increased with age...
Restoration of hearing loss with tissue plasminogen activator. Case reportRenzo Mora
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 112:671-4. 2003..The patient had 50 dB of hearing recovery after the full dose (100 mg of tPA followed by 3 mg/d of tPA for 2 weeks)...
Water-soluble coenzyme Q10 formulation (Q-TER(®)) in the treatment of presbycusisAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 130:1154-62. 2010..These preliminary data are encouraging for a larger clinical trial to collect additional evidence on the effect of Q-TER(®) in preventing the development of hearing loss in subjects with presbycusis...
A novel approach to facial nerve decompression: use of PiezosurgeryAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 128:530-3. 2008..The safety of Piezosurgery as regards soft tissues in facial nerve decompression was confirmed. No side effects were detected during unintentional contact with the nerve...
New trends in head and neck surgery: a prospective evaluation of the Harmonic ScalpelAngelo Salami
Department of Otorhinolanyngology, University of Genoa, Italy
Med Sci Monit 14:PI1-5. 2008..The purpose of this study was to verify the efficacy and applicability of the Harmonic Scalpel in head and neck surgery...
Nasal tactile sensitivity in allergic rhinitisFrancesco Antonio Salzano
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 131:640-4. 2011..These preliminary data show a decrease in nasal tactile sensitivity and point out interesting aspects of the nasal chronic inflammatory condition in allergic rhinitis...
Potential nerve damage following contact with a piezoelectric deviceAngelo Salami
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Genoa, Italy
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 120:249-54. 2011..The aim of the study was to assess the extent of the potential nerve damage following prolonged contact with a piezoelectric device...
Visual analog scale (VAS) and nasal obstruction in persistent allergic rhinitisGiorgio Ciprandi
Department of Internal Medicine, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 141:527-9. 2009..The aim of this study was to verify the suitability of the use of visual analog scales (VAS) as a surrogate for rhinomanometry in quantifying nasal obstruction in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis...
Piezosurgery for removal of symptomatic ear osteomaAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147, Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267:1527-30. 2010....
Piezoelectric bone surgery in otosclerosisTomaso Vercellotti
ENT Clinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 127:932-7. 2007..The precise nature of the instrument allows exact, clean, and smooth cut geometries during surgery, without any visible injury to the adjacent soft tissue...
Electronystagmography finding in children with peripheral and central vestibular disordersAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 70:13-8. 2006....
Audiometric characteristics in patients with noise-induced hearing loss after sodium enoxaparin treatmentRenzo Mora
From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 121:85-90. 2012..The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sodium enoxaparin treatment on patients with noise-induced hearing loss...
Piezosurgery in the excision of middle-ear tumors: effects on mineralized and non-mineralized tissuesAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Med Sci Monit 13:PI25-9. 2007..The aim of this study was to test the Piezosurgery as a new and alternative method for the excision of middle-ear tumors and to analyze its effects on soft tissues...
Vestibular and optokinetic nystagmus in ketamine-anesthetized rabbitsMassimo Dellepiane
Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Int Tinnitus J 13:15-20. 2007..Our data highlight the action of the drug on the structures that control the ocular movements and led to the conclusion of the presence of a second feedback integrator...
Binocular flash-induced nystagmus in humansAngelo Salami
Otorhinolaryngology Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 39:130-5. 2010..The aim of this study was to demonstrate that binocular flash-induced nystagmus (B-FIN) can be evoked in humans...
Deleterious sucking habits and atypical swallowing in children with otitis media with effusionGiovanni Ralli
ENT Department, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 75:1260-4. 2011..The aim of this study was to investigate the possible correlation between otitis media with effusion, bad sucking habits and atypical swallowing in children affected by otitis media with effusion...
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential in vestibular neuritisGiuseppe Nola
ENT Department, G B Grassi Hospital, Ostia, Rome, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 268:1671-7. 2011..Our experience highlights that VEMP recording is applicable for patients with VN as a screening test...
Evaluation of an automated auditory brainstem response in a multi-stage infant hearing screeningLuca Guastini
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Via dei Mille 11 9, 16147 Genoa, Italy
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 267:1199-205. 2010....
Clinical evaluation of piezoelectric ear surgeryMassimo Dellepiane
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Genoa, Italy
Ear Nose Throat J 87:212-3, 216. 2008..No complications were noted. We conclude that the piezoelectric device is superior to conventionally rotating instruments for performing classic canal-wall-up mastoidectomy...
V.A.S. in the follow-up of turbinectomyFrancesco Mora
ENT Clinic, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy
Rhinology 47:450-3. 2009..Nasal airflow resistance, as measured by rhinomanometry, is frequently impaired in allergic rhinitis (AR). However, rhinomanometry is not widely available. Visual analogue scales (VAS) have been proposed to assess symptom severity in AR...
Day-case stapedotomy: is it a viable option?Giovanni Ralli
ENT Department, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 132:21-6. 2012..Stapedotomy is, in our opinion, the technique of choice in stapes surgery. The precision of this technique allows clinicians to perform the surgical procedure in day surgery under local anesthesia...
Primitive malignant melanoma of the parotid glandMarco Barbieri
ENT Clinic, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 64:297-9. 2002..The authors report a case and review the few cases of primary melanoma of the parotid gland reported in the literature...
Piezoelectric bone surgery in otologic surgeryAngelo Salami
ENT Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 136:484-5. 2007
P0 antigen detection in sudden hearing loss and Ménière's disease: a new diagnostic marker?Desiderio Passali
ENT Departments, University of Siena Medical School, Siena, Italy
Acta Otolaryngol 124:1145-8. 2004..To evaluate the presence of IgG autoantibodies against the P0 antigen in patients affected by sudden hearing loss and Meniere's disease (MD)...
Distribution of beta-tubulin in guinea pig inner earXiaoping Du
Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy/Immunology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tenn 38163, USA
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 65:7-16. 2003..The results support the hypothesis that beta-tubulin might be an autoantigen for autoimmune inner ear disease...
