The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- Dix-Hallpike testing
- nystagmus testing
- speech audiometry
- tympanometry
- eustachian tube testing
- testing of blood pressure and buzzing in case of tinnitus
- otoacoustic emission test
- brainstem audiometry
- VEMP (Vestibular evoked Myogenic Potential)
- video head impulse testing
- eye movement testing
- CT of petrous pyramid (on indication 650 €)
- contrast-enhanced MR imaging on labyrinth in 3D (on indication 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- 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 Martha-Maria Hospital Munich offers comprehensive diagnostics and treatment of ENT diseases. The department provides both conservative therapy and surgical treatment using advanced endoscopic, microscopic and plastic reconstructive surgeries. Should surgical treatment be required, the preference is always given to the most sparing techniques that guarantee minimal pain and rapid postoperative recovery. The range of such surgical interventions includes tonsil removal, image-guided endoscopic sinus surgery, CO2 laser resections of head and neck tumors, middle ear microsurgery to improve hearing, etc. In addition, the department offers the services of the Cochlear Implant Center, whose specialists have rich experience in this field and restore hearing in patients with severe forms of hearing loss.
The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Markus Suckfüll. Previously, the professor held the position of Senior Physician and Deputy Head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. In addition, Dr. Suckfüll is an active scientist and author of numerous publications, and regularly speaks at the national and international medical congresses.
The department is famous for excellent treatment of patients with impaired hearing and deafness using cochlear implantation. Prior to this therapeutic procedure, the patient undergoes comprehensive diagnostics, ranging from subjective and objective auditory tests and balance testing to imaging diagnostics (CT, MRI, etc.). The next step is the prescription of cochlear implantation and development of an individual postoperative recovery plan. The surgery itself takes about 90 minutes and is performed under general anesthesia. The intervention is performed by highly qualified surgeons, so the risk of complications is almost zero. An important stage of the operation is the accurate placement of the electrode holder in the cochlea, since this is the key to successful outcome of the procedure. The diagnostics of the state of the auditory nerve and functional testing of the implant are also performed directly during the operation. As a rule, the patient is discharged from the hospital 2-3 days after the operation. After about five weeks, the implant is adapted to the characteristics of the patient's auditory analyzer and its functional state is checked.
The department's team of doctors also admits patients with various diseases of the nasal cavity. The specialists often perform surgical interventions to remove nasal polyps, septoplasty to repair a nasal septum deviation, septorhinoplasty, which combines straightening of the nasal septum and nose reshaping, radiofrequency turbinoplasty, sinusitis surgery and other interventions.
The competence of the department's otolaryngologists also includes operations on the larynx and salivary glands. As a rule, the surgeons of the medical facility use endoscopic and microsurgical techniques, so postoperative recovery occurs as soon as possible.
The department's range of therapeutic services includes:
- Ear surgery
- Outer ear surgery
- Correction of everted ears (protruding ears)
- Opening of the tympanic cavity (paracentesis, laser paracentesis, tympanostomy tube placement)
- Ear canal and middle ear microsurgery
- Removal of ear canal exostoses
- Surgery for chronic middle ear inflammation (type I-V tympanoplasty)
- Surgical removal of cholesteatoma
- Stapes prosthetic repair (stapedoplasty for otosclerosis)
- Hearing restoration surgery
- Implantation of hearing aids
- Cochlear implantation
- Surgical treatment of tinnitus
- Outer ear surgery
- Nasal surgery
- Turbinate reduction surgery (turbinoplasty)
- Surgery for nose and nasal septum reshaping (septorhinoplasty)
- Surgery for nasal septum reshaping (septoplasty)
- Functional endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses
- Neck surgery
- Removal of nasopharyngeal tonsils (adenotomy)
- Removal of palatine tonsils (radiofrequency tonsillotomy)
- Removal of tonsils (tonsillectomy)
- Soft palate plication
- Salivary gland surgery (duct sanitation, parotidectomy)
- Neck cyst removal
- ENT endoscopy (panendoscopy, tracheoscopy, esophagoscopy)
- Laser resection of head and neck tumors
- Removal of cervical lymph nodes
- Laryngeal surgery for voice improvement
- Removal of the larynx (including partial one)
- Removal of facial skin tumors
- Plastic reconstruction of skin and soft tissue defects
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
University Education and Professional Career
- Study of Medicine, Lübeck Medical School.
- Internship, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
- Scholarship of the German Research Foundation, Institute of Surgical Research, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- Trainee, Department of Surgery at the Technical University of Munich.
- Assistant Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
- Since October 1997 Board certification in Otolaryngology.
- Since January 1997 Senior Physician.
- Since August 2007 Managing Senior Physician.
- Professorship.
- Extraordinary Professorship.
Additional Qualifications
- Allergology.
- Plastic surgery.
- Special otolaryngological surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Diakoniewerk Martha-Maria e.V.
About hospital
The Martha-Maria Hospital Munich is one of the medical facilities of the Martha-Maria Diaconal Enterprise, as well as an academic hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.This means a combination of state-of-the-art medicine with a humane attitude towards the patient's worries and his life situation. The hospital began its work back in 1889, so it is deservedly proud of its rich traditions and vast clinical experience.
With advanced technical equipment, modern operating rooms and highly qualified medical staff, the medical facility has the status of one of the leading in Bavaria. The entire staff of the hospital follows Christian traditions, which contributes to a humane and sympathetic attitude towards each patient.
The hospital offers such medical fields as general and abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, endocrine surgery, otolaryngology and pulmonology. A highly qualified team of doctors works in each area, whose medical knowledge and experience allow them to deal with the treatment of even the most complex and rare clinical cases.
The professionalism and talent of the doctors of the hospital deserve special attention. All the specialists undergo a rigorous selection, so that patients can be sure that the treatment will be carried out by highly qualified doctors with a worldwide reputation. The doctors regularly undergo advanced training courses, attend symposiums and conferences, including international ones, where they learn about innovations in medicine and share their experience with other doctors.
The hospital has 120 beds for inpatient medical care. The quality of medical services and patient care at the hospital meets international standards. In addition, the medical center is located in a quiet and picturesque green area on the outskirts of Munich, which contributes to a rapid recovery and a calm state of mind for patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Martha-Maria Hospital Munich live in comfortable single, double or triple rooms. The standard patient room includes a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, bedside table with a pull-out tray, TV, radio, telephone and Wi-Fi (at extra charge). Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet.
If desired, you can book your stay in the enhanced-comfort patient room, which faces south and has a balcony overlooking the park. These patient rooms include a bathroom (daily towel change) with a hairdryer, high-quality furniture, a refrigerator, a closet, a reading lamp, a TV (free of charge), a telephone (at extra charge), Wi-Fi and a safe.
Meals and Menus
The hospital offers three meals a day. Breakfast is served buffet style. Different types of menus are available daily for lunch and dinner, juices and fruits are offered as well.
If for some reason you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.