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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
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- rhinoscopy
- otoscopy
- pharyngoscopy
- laryngoscopy
- preparation according to preoperative standard
- surgical tongue frenum repair
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
Service
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers the full range of services in the area of its specialization. The department’s doctors are distinguished by outstanding achievements in the treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, including allergic reactions, cochlear implantation and installation of middle ear implants, treatment of head and neck oncopathologies, as well as vascular malformations of the head and neck (Osler’s disease, hemangiomas, lymphangiomas and other vascular malformations). The scope of tasks also includes medical care for patients with voice and speech disorders. The department offers all advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, which guarantee an excellent result. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Boris A. Stuck.
Much attention is paid to the treatment of laryngeal cancer and other oncological diseases. The department performs complex resections, as well as reconstructive interventions using skin grafting (skin and muscle flaps, microvascular free flaps, etc.). Also, it uses laser systems, microsurgical techniques, photodynamic therapy (diode laser) and the Da Vinci robotic system.
In addition, the service spectrum of the department covers reconstructive surgery after interventions for head and neck tumors, rhinoplasty, auricle repair, nose surgery to improve nasal breathing (after nasal bone fracture). The department works closely with experts in the field of neurosurgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, neuroradiology.
In the field of pediatric otolaryngology, the focus is on the diagnostics and treatment of hearing and speech disorders in children, ranging from newborns to adolescents. The department provides hearing screening in newborns. It also treats all types of hearing loss in children, in particular, conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, auditory neuropathy. Each type of pathology requires individual therapeutic measures. For example, in case of conductive hearing loss, both drug therapy and surgical treatment can be used, while sensorineural hearing loss can not be treated with medication. Also, children's otolaryngologists help young patients with impaired development of speech and voice.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of head and neck tumors
- Nasal tumors
- Oral tumors
- Nasopharyngeal tumors
- Oropharyngeal tumors
- Laryngeal tumors
- Paranasal sinus surgery
- Salivary gland tumors
- Surgical therapy (including minimally invasive procedures)
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Chemoradiotherapy
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Combination therapy
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
- Nasal septum surgery (septoplasty)
- Nose reshaping (functional rhinoplasty, functional septorhinoplasty)
- Nasal concha surgery (nasal concha reduction, turbinoplasty, conchotomy)
- Nasal septum reconstruction in case of its defects
- Endoscopic functional paranasal sinus surgery
- Facial skeleton interventions
- Transnasal orbital and paranasal sinus surgery
- Transnasal lacrimal surgery
- Minimally invasive transnasal interventions for tumors in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
- Surgery for congenital malformations (for example, choanal atresia)
- Cochlear implantation in adults and children
- Diagnostics and treatment of vascular malformations in the head and neck
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the salivary glands (inflammatory, non-inflammatory, oncological ones)
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergies
- Diagnostics and treatment of dizziness
- Diagnostics and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders (for example, obstructive sleep apnea)
- Diagnostics and treatment of voice, speech disorders, hearing loss in adults and children
- Diagnostics and treatment of swallowing disorders
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- 04.2017 Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Marburg UKGM.
- 02.2016 Additional specialization in Plastic Surgery.
- 01.2015 Leading Senior Physician and Head of the Section of Oncology in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Essen University Hospital.
- 01.2015 Coordinator of the Center for Head and Neck Tumors within the framework of the West German Cancer Center in Essen.
- 09.2013 Representative of the Interdisciplinary Network "Respiration and Sleep" of the German Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine (DGSM).
- 08.2013 Coordinator of the Center for Head and Neck Tumors (certified by the German Cancer Society) at the University Hospital Mannheim.
- 11.2010 Member of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
- 10.2010 Instructor of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine for head and neck sonography.
- 10.2010 Representative of the Working Group on Surgical Treatment Approaches of the German Society for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine (DGSM).
- 06.2009 Managing Senior Physician in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Mannheim.
- 04.2009 Additional specialization in Drug Therapy for Tumors.
- 05.2007 Additional specialization Sleep Medicine.
- 03.2007 Extraordinary Professor of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine in Mannheim, University of Heidelberg.
- 10.2006 Qualification in Somnology (German Sleep Society).
- 04.2006 Additional specialization in Allergology.
- 05.2005 Senior Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital Mannheim.
- 11.2004 Habilitation in Otolaryngology.
- 10.2004 Board certification in Otolaryngology.
Photo of the doctor: (c) UKGM - Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH
About hospital
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, nephrology with kidney transplantation and children's medicine.
The hospital is the third largest in Germany. Every year, more than 436,000 patients are treated in two locations of the hospital (Giessen and Marburg): 342,000 in outpatient and 94,000 inpatient settings. The medical facility is the first privatized university hospital in the country.
The hospital staff makes a significant contribution to the development of research activities at the Faculty of Medicine of the Justus Liebig University Giessen and the Philipps University of Marburg. To develop new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, as well as to implement them into clinical practice, the specialists maintain active cooperation in a large number of areas.
The widest range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, the advanced infrastructure and technical base, high quality of treatment and professionalism of health workers contribute to the fact that the medical facility has an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also far beyond its borders.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Marburg UKGM live in comfortable single and double rooms made in a modern design and light colors. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The pediatric departments provide patient rooms for the joint accommodation of mother and child. The standard room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe, TV, telephone.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered balanced, healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The private kitchen, certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000, is responsible for providing patients with food and drinks.
If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. The hospital also has a cafeteria with a large assortment of hot and cold drinks, snacks and desserts.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
All patient rooms are equipped with TV sets. If you have some questions about TV use, please contact medical personnel.
Religion
Religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During an inpatient program, an accompanying person can stay with you in a patient room or in a hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.