The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the head, neck
- general otolaryngological examination
- laryngoscopy with biopsy
- preoperative care
- extensive resection of the tumor and tracheostoma placement
- histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the removed tissues - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics, as well as effective conservative and surgical treatment methods for patients with ENT diseases. The medical team specializes in the treatment of ENT pathologies in both adults and children. The department is headed by Dr. med. Andrea Hilgenfeld.
The competence of the department also includes the provision of medical care for snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, pathological changes in the scalp and neck. The department's doctors have the very latest medical and technical base, which makes it possible to guarantee an accurate diagnosis and, consequently, successful treatment using the very latest techniques, including surgical ones.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of ear diseases, hearing loss
- Diagnostics of hearing in adults and children, including tinnitus testing
- Monitoring of hearing aids functioning
- Diagnostics and treatment of inflammatory processes in the auditory canal and middle ear
- Surgery to correct protruding ears in adults and children
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the nose, paranasal sinuses
- Diagnostics and treatment of nasal breathing disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of rhinorrhea
- Diagnostics and treatment of paranasal sinus inflammation
- Diagnostics and treatment of smell and taste disorders
- Surgical straightening of the nasal septum
- Nasal plastic surgery (rhinoplasty)
- Endoscopic paranasal sinus surgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, throat and larynx
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the oral mucosa and tongue
- Diagnostics and elimination of the causes of halitosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of chronic throat pain
- Diagnostics and treatment of voice disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of pharyngeal and laryngeal tumors
- Surgery to remove benign neoplasms in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Surgical interventions on the vocal cords
- Interventions on the tongue and lips
- Diagnostics and treatment of dizziness, balance disorders
- Diagnostics and treatment of inhalation allergies (hyposensitization)
- Diagnostics (outpatient night polygraphy) and treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea
- Ultrasound examinations of the thyroid gland, salivary glands, cervical lymph nodes, including ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since October 2018 Work in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham.
- July 2014 Foundation of the Private ENT Practice (ENT Center in Affoltern am Albis).
- Since 2013 Lecturer in Otolaryngology at the University of Zurich.
- September 2011 Senior Physician, Emergency Center at the St. Anna's Clinic.
- August 2011 Deputy Head of Private ENT Practice (Alexandra Dietrich-Gezer), Zurich.
- July 2011 Senior Physician (also teaching activities), Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Basel.
- October 2008 - June 2011 Assistant Physician/Medical Specialist (temporary at the position of Senior Physician), Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Basel.
- June 2006 - October 2008 Assistant Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- March 2006 - June 2006 Assistant Physician, Interdisciplinary Emergency Service, Hirslanden Clinic Zurich.
- January 2005 - January 2006 Assistant Physician, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Emergency Service, University Hospital Zurich.
- July 2003 - December 2004 Assistant Physician, Department of Surgery and Emergency Service, Spital Limmattal Schlieren.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- December 2012 Board certification in Internal Medicine, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- March 2011 Board certification in Otolaryngology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 2010 Successful examination for the title of Medical Specialist in Otolaryngology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- January 2003 - 2006 Thesis on the subject "Guidelines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis – assessment based on 47,953 clinical cases".
- October 1996 - June 2003 Study of Human Medicine.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT and Facial Surgery (SGORL).
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Swiss Association of Medical Assistants and Senior Physicians (VSAO).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.