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Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The priority focuses of the department's clinical practice include the treatment of hearing impairment and hearing loss, diseases of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and skull base, as well as speech, voice, and
Martin Canis
Prof. Dr. med.Martin Canis
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Augustinerinnen Hospital Cologne
Germany, Cologne

Augustinerinnen Hospital Cologne

Overall rating10 / 10

Department of Pulmonology

The Department of Pulmonology offers the full range of modern medical services to patients with respiratory diseases. The medical facility has well-equipped diagnostic rooms where patients can undergo pulmonary function tests, imaging tests of the chest organs, and endoscopic examinations. The department’s specialists have
Urte Sommerwerck
Dr. med.Urte Sommerwerck
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Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
Germany, Berlin

Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

Overall rating9.7 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers all the modern options of medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of hearing impairment, voice, sleep disorders. The specialists of the department have a huge arsenal of effective treatment methods and pay great attention to providing the best individual medical serv
Marc Bloching
Prof. Dr. med.Marc Bloching
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. The department's doctors conduct conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, throat, and nose. The department includes the Head and Neck Surgery Center, cer
Thomas Hoffmann
Prof. Dr. med.Thomas Hoffmann
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment in this field. Of particular interest is the treatment of hearing loss and deafness in adults and children. In addition to microsurgical procedures for hearing improvement, the department also carries out interventions
Timo Stöver
Prof. Dr. med.Timo Stöver
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

The Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers the full range of medical services for patients with diseases of the ear, nose and throat at the highest university level. Specialization also covers surgical procedures of varying complexity in the head and neck. The department has 38 beds for inpatient treatment, a
Christian Betz
Prof. Dr. med.Christian Betz
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat in accordance with the very latest medical standards. The department has been carrying out successful clinical activities for more than 120 years, and therefore it has a wealth of experi
Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
Prof. Dr. med.Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers all the possibilities of modern medicine for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of ENT diseases. The department also performs surgical treatment of head and neck tumors, the quality of which is confirmed by the certification of the German C
Heinrich Iro
Prof. Dr. med. Dr.h.c.Heinrich Iro
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the diagnostics and treatment of all otolaryngological diseases. The department ranks among the leading European centers in the field of middle ear reconstructive surgery, interdisciplinary skull base surgery, cochlear implantation. In add
Rudolf Hagen
Prof. Dr. med. Dr.h.c.Rudolf Hagen
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers all modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of its specialization. The priority fields of the department's work include ear surgery, including cochlear implantation and the implantation of hearing aids, otolaryngological surgical oncology, paranasal
Heidi Olze
Prof. Dr. med.Heidi Olze
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University Hospital Muenster
Germany, Muenster

University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of services in this field and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the neck, nose, ears and skull base. The doctors have in their arsenal the very latest diagnostic methods, as well as effective types of conservative and surgical th
Claudia Rudack
Prof. Dr. med.Claudia Rudack
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment in these medical fields, including high-quality medical care in the field of phoniatrics and pedaudiology. The department is a certified Center for Head and Neck Surgery (certificate of the German C
Stefan Plontke
Prof. Dr. med.Stefan Plontke
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University Hospital Bonn
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology provides the diagnostics and treatment of all head and neck diseases. It offers the whole range of surgical treatment of otolaryngological disorders, ranging from the removal of tonsils to complex skull base surgery and cochlear implantation. Special attention is paid to cance
Friedrich Bootz
Prof. Dr. med.Friedrich Bootz
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology belongs to the largest Otolaryngology Centers in Europe. The department offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat. The special areas of specialization are head and neck tumor surgery using microsurgical methods of plastic recons
Hubert Löwenheim
Prof. Dr. med.Hubert Löwenheim
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University Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of modern diagnostics, conservative, and surgical treatment, prevention of diseases of the ear, vestibular apparatus, nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx, salivary glands, lymphatic system of the head and neck. In addition, the specialization cov
Jörg Schipper
Prof. Dr. med.Jörg Schipper
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University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with ENT diseases. The department is also competent in performing surgery for head and neck malignant tumors: cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, sk
Barbara Wollenberg
Prof. Dr. med.Barbara Wollenberg
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Otolaryngology is a sphere of medicine that focuses on the ears, nose, and throat pathologies. Sometimes it is called head and neck surgery, as otorhinolaryngologists are also skilled at performing surgical interventions in this region. Otolaryngologists abroad take care of people with trauma or neural problems in the ears, nose, throat, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, infections, breathing difficulties, cleft palate, other congenital disabilities, etc. Due to novel diagnostic tests and therapeutic techniques, physicians in the specialized ear, nose, and throat centers achieve excellent functional and aesthetic results.

Content

  1. Treatment of hearing loss
  2. Treatment of head and neck tumors
  3. Treatment of congenital disabilities
  4. Leading hospitals and treatment prices

Otolaryngological diseases are treated with conservative measures, minimally invasive and endoscopic interventions, assistive devices, etc. The individual treatment scheme is elaborated after the initial examination.

You can contact the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen Cologne, or Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch. The full list of hospitals is available on the Booking Health website.

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Treatment of hearing loss

 

Treatment of hearing loss is a common cause of seeking medical help in the sphere of otolaryngology abroad. The options include the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, surgeries, and cochlear implants.

Hearing aids are indicated for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. They do not cure the patient’s acoustic apparatus but amplify the sounds so that the patient can recognize them. Assistive listening devices may be used in addition to hearing aids while listening to music, talking on the phone, watching TV, etc.

Cochlear implants are the next-line treatment option. They are used in patients with more severe hearing loss and absence of the desired effect from hearing aids. Cochlear implants fully substitute the function of the inner ear. Their placement is surgical intervention.

Other surgical options for the treatment of conductive hearing loss are:

  1. Insertion of pressure equalization tubes in patients with chronic infections of the inner ear (usually in children)
  2. Stapedectomy, which is a partial or total removal of the ossified stapes bone

Treatment of head and neck tumors

 

When treating head and neck tumors, otolaryngologists abroad use traditional medical lore and their own developments. The most widespread malignancies are:

  • Tumors of the hypopharynx, nasopharynx, and oropharynx
  • Tumors of the salivary gland
  • Tumors of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity
  • Metastatic cancer of unknown primary

Patients with early-stage cancers are typically treated with radiation therapy or surgery. The choice of the first-line therapeutic option depends on the tumor's localization, size, and type. In most cases, surgery is endoscopic, and radiation therapy is local.

Patients with advanced cancers are treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Sometimes, radiation therapy or chemotherapy is started after surgical intervention. Treatment aims to eliminate malignant cells and achieve good functional and aesthetic results.

Treatment of congenital disabilities

 

The treatment of ENT diseases abroad also includes reconstructive surgeries for congenital anomalies, such as cleft deformities, tracheoesophageal fistula, and pinna anomalies. Depending on the clinical indications, an intervention may be carried out immediately or as the baby grows older.

Correction of cleft deformities requires the cooperation of otolaryngologists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and dentists. The first procedure to repair the cleft palate is carried out when the baby is 6-12 months old. It creates a functional palate, facilitating normal feeding and reducing the risks of concomitant deformation of facial bones and teeth. Additional surgeries are often required during the active growth, and final ones are made when all the facial structures are fully developed.

The tracheoesophageal fistula can be closed in the first days of a child’s life. In specialized healthcare facilities, the procedure is minimally invasive, and it excludes any risk of recurrence. The part of the intervention on the trachea is carried out with bronchoscopy guidance. If a child also has esophageal atresia, esophagus parts are connected during the same intervention.

Leading hospitals and treatment prices

 

Although there are Departments of Otolaryngology in almost all large hospitals, some healthcare facilities are well-known among ENT patients worldwide. The leading of them are:

  • University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • Academic Hospital Augustinerinnen Cologne
  • Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
  • University Hospital Ulm
  • University Hospital Frankfurt-am-Main

It is also worth visiting specialized centers that focus on the treatment of a specific pathology, e.g., the Center for Hearing Loss Help, Tinnitus Research Center, or Cancer Center.

The price for the treatment of ENT pathology depends on the diagnosis, age of the patient, need for hospital admission and its duration, level of the hospital, and other factors. For instance, the cost of the conservative treatment for tinnitus in University Hospital Würzburg is 3,100 EUR, while in Charite University Hospital Berlin, it is 4,500 EUR. You can find more prices for ENT diagnostics and treatment on the Booking Health website.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

WHO - World Health Organization

Verywell Health

MedicineNet