The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- otoscopy
- Dix-Hallpike testing
- nystagmus testing:
- spontaneous nystagmus
- positional nystagmus
- artificial nystagmus testing
- speech audiometry
- tympanometry
- eustachian tube testing
- testing of blood pressure and buzzing
for tinnitus examination - otoacoustic emission test
- brainstem audiometry
- VEMP testing
(Vestibular evoked Myogenic Potential) - video head impulse testing
- eye movement testing
- CT of petrous pyramid
- contrast-enhanced MR
imaging on labyrinth in 3D
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- stapes surgery (plastic repair/ stapes replacement)
aimed at hearing restoration - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- Audiometry (if available)
- Temporal bone CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Otolaryngology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau provides a competent counseling, highly accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of ENT disorders. The work of the department's medical team is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which ensures optimal therapeutic results. The department is headed by Dr. med. Jörg Klask.
The otolaryngologists provide both conservative and surgical treatment of ENT disorders. In most cases, surgical treatment is performed using endoscopic techniques. Due to the minimal injury rate of such interventions, the patient can recover and return to normal life in a short time, while the risk of complications is almost eliminated.
The department has all modern diagnostic examinations allowing to accurately assess the state of ENT organs and select the most effective treatment regimen. These include ultrasound scanning, audiometry, laryngoscopy, otoscopy, rhinoscopy, CT, MRI, etc. The diagnostic results are the basis for development of the optimal therapeutic tactics. If possible, the doctors solve the problem using conservative methods, but in the absence of positive dynamics they resort to surgical procedures. Due attention is also paid to the follow-up monitoring of the patient after surgery and the provision of proper care.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of ear diseases
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Balance disorder
- Sudden hearing loss
- Chronic middle ear infections (microsurgery)
- Eardrum defects (microsurgery)
- Otosclerosis (microsurgery)
- Ear shape and ear canal defects
- Selection and monitoring of hearing aids
- Diagnostics and treatment of nose and paranasal sinus diseases
- Impaired nasal airflow (treatment using laser techniques)
- Inflammatory and allergic processes in the nose and paranasal sinuses
- Injuries and shape defects of the internal and external nose
- Endoscopic and microscopic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and throat
- Inflammatory processes and pathological changes in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and throat
- Snoring (including surgical treatment)
- Benign and malignant neoplasms of the mouth and throat
- Diagnostics and treatment of voice disorders and laryngeal diseases
- Pathological lesions of the vocal cords and hoarseness
- Benign and malignant tumors of the vocal cords and larynx (endoscopic and microsurgical interventions)
- Diagnostics and treatment of salivary gland diseases, pathological lesions of the soft tissues in the neck
- Benign and malignant tumors of the salivary glands and soft tissues in the neck
- Diagnostics and treatment of other otolaryngologic diseases
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Middle ear surgery for hearing improvement.
- Surgical treatment of cholesteatoma.
- Endonasal surgery of the paranasal sinuses.
- Surgical treatment of salivary gland pathologies.
Professional Career
- Since June 2004 Work in private practice in Olten, as well as work in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- 1998 - May 2004 Assistant Physician, then Senior Physician, Department of Otolaryngology at the Essen University Hospital.
- 1996 - 1998 Assistant Physician, Department of Otolaryngology at the Marienhospital Gelsenkirchen, Gelsenkirchen.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2003 Specialization in Neck and Facial Surgery.
- 2001 Board certification in Otolaryngology.
- 1997 Doctorate and admission to medical practice.
- 1993 - 1996 Study of Human Medicine at the Universities of Bochum and Essen.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Neck and Face Surgery (SGORL).
- German Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland.
The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include cardiology, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, urology, oncology, neurosurgery, spinal surgery and orthopedics. The Department of Obstetrics annually delivers more than 700 babies. The high professionalism of the clinic’s medical staff, as well as the excellent technical base, make it possible to successfully cure not only common pathologies, but also very complex clinical cases.
All efforts of doctors and nursing staff of the clinic are focused on meeting the needs of patients and best possible restoration of their health. The work with patients is based on an individual approach to each clinical situation. The clinic has 155 beds for inpatient treatment. The surgical treatment is provided in 7 operating rooms with all the necessary surgical instruments, computer monitoring systems, navigation devices, robot-assisted systems for sparing laparoscopic operations.
Since 2010, the clinic introduced a unified quality management system, which includes all clinics in the Hirslanden Network. The clinical performance indicators and patient reviews are provided in the annual reports available to all those who want to see them. At the moment, the clinic rating is 8.9 out of 10 possible points – based on patient reviews. The clinic is also the first and only health facility in the canton of Aargau, which medical services were certified in accordance with the new ISO 2016 standards.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau live in cozy rooms equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay in the hospital. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with lockers for storing personal belongings, a hairdryer, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV and a radio. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi access. If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort patient rooms, which are additionally equipped 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.
Hospital accommodation
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel at the clinic.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.