Thomas Schrom

..The aim of our study was to survey the postoperative results and complications after insertion of rigid gold implants and to statistically compare the results with a meta-analysis...

..Knowing of the anatomic relationships in these structures is very important. The aim of our study was to assess by ultrasound the upper eye lid tarsal curvature changes depending on movement of the bulbus...

..Problems occur when facial paresis has an unclear prognosis, since surgery of the lower eyelid is usually irreversible. We propose a simple method to correct temporary ectropion in facial palsy by applying an adhesive strip...

..0 Tesla MRI system. The 7.0 Tesla MRI system demonstrated that none of the eyelid implants carried a risk of heating or dislocation; therefore, these implants are MRI compatible up to a magnetic field strength of 7.0 Tesla...

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..The lack of mandatory results reported in the literature, prompted us to survey all surgeons using the platinum chain in order to learn of the complications they had experienced...

..The implantation of gold or platinum eyelid weights (lid loading) is being used increasingly. Histological changes have not yet been systematically examined in the implant capsule during explantation of the eyelid weight...

..Unfortunately all of these techniques have often shown unwanted side effects. The platinum chain is a new implant which promises, due to its flexibility, lower postoperative complications...

..The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcome and complication rate of rigid gold implants and flexible platinum chains in 96 patients treated for lagophthalmos...

..When lentiginosis is diagnosed, it is important to consider further abnormalities such as cardiomyopathy, which can be associated with a high mortality...

..Nevertheless there are recent studies preferring the transtemporal or combined approach because of the better survey...

..Glaucoma has frequently been described as a contraindication for lidloading. The aim of this study was to proof if lid weights lead to an increase of the intraocular pressure (IOP)...

..Investigations on the MRI compatibility of the different eyelid implants with 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla-MRT-systems, which are often used for the diagnosis of head and neck tumours, are still missing...

..When compared with conventional gold implants, patients who have been treated with a flexible platinum chain are overall more satisfied and have a more favorable subjective view of the cosmetic results...

..Every implant should be individually examined to confirm its definitive MRI compatibility. Particularly, middle ear implants warrant special attention here due to their closeness to the oval window...

..First studies indicate that the serious postoperative complications with rigid implants can be considerably reduced with flexible chain implants, although there are no long-term results at present...

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..Our flexible platinum chain implant adapts better to the changing radius of the tarsus with movement of the globe and reduces the complication rate. Platinum implants are smaller, owing to their higher density...

..003), but the device remained difficult to use. The long-term use of the larynx bypass has not been studied previously, and we hope that our findings will serve as a basis for further investigation...

..The larynx bypass with a throat mask is an aid here. Nasal air circulation is made possible by this connecting piece between the mouth and tracheostoma...

..With the new design, an intra- and postoperative damage of the ossicle chain should be minimized...

..Testing of ultrasound for measurement of skull thickness is the aim of our study ...

..Histological evaluation of the suspected tissue revealed histiocytosis X in both mastoids. After exclusion of a systemic disease local low-dose radiotherapy with 9 Gy (3x3 Gy) of the mastoid cavities was administered...