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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
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- otorhinolaryngological examination:
- 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
- replacement of the stapes bone
of the middle ear with titanium implants - 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, tympanometry (if available)
- Temporal bone CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) 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 Cancer Society), as well as an interdisciplinary Center for Skull Base Surgery. An important focus is also cochlear implantation in adults and children, including rehabilitation and follow-up care after the treatment of hearing impairments. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Plontke. According to the Focus magazine, the Professor has been regularly ranked among the top German doctors since 2013!
The service range of the department includes:
- Diagnostics of hearing loss in children and adults
- Ear microsurgery to improve hearing in chronic inflammatory processes and laser surgery in otosclerosis
- Cochlear implantation to treat hearing impairment, including restoration of speech and hearing after the surgical interventions
- Implantation of hearing aids (treatment of hearing loss using electronic hearing aids)
- Inner ear surgery, for example, in Meniere's disease or dehydration syndrome of the semicircular canals
- Diagnostics, surgery and supportive treatment of head and neck tumors (in interdisciplinary collaboration with the Cancer Center Halle)
- Pharyngeal and tracheal surgery, removal of cervical lymph nodes and cysts
- Laser surgery in case of oral, cervical and laryngeal tumors, as well as nasal surgery
- Skull base navigation surgery (in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery)
- Microscopic and endoscopic surgery of the nasal cavity and maxillary sinuses using navigation systems
- Facial plastic and aesthetic surgery (nose, ear reshaping, etc.)
- Treatment of head and neck injuries of varying severity, including skull base surgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders (somnology)
- Conservative treatment and surgical correction of functional and pathological changes in the nasal cavity (rhinology)
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergic diseases (for example, provocative skin testing)
- Diagnostics and treatment of balance disorders (electrophysiology and neuro-otology)
- Diagnostics and treatment of speech and voice disorders (phoniatrics and pedaudiology)
- Diagnostics and treatment of otolaryngologic infectious diseases (inflamed tonsils, middle ear, erysipelas of the face and shingles, as well as life-threatening infections, such as deep neck abscess and skull base osteomyelitis)
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Plontke is the Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale). He studied medicine at the Charité in Berlin (1990 - 1997). He graduated with the grade "summa cum laude". Between 1999 and 2003, Prof. Plontke was an Assistant Physician in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University Hospital Tuebingen and conducted research as a Team Leader at the Hearing Research Center Tuebingen (THRC). Two years later he was appointed as a Senior Physician of the department and habilitated in 2006. Prof. Plontke is a reviewer for various medical journals, whereas his professional activities were distinguished with a variety of awards. He has been working at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) since 2010.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities!
The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a specialized medical facility for the treatment of very severe and rare diseases and injuries. It provides medical care for patients of all age groups in accordance with the very latest scientific achievements. It is worth noting that the hospital is characterized by its successful research activities, especially in the field of cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology. The specialists of these fields have made a significant contribution to the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches.
The hospital diagnoses and treats more than 40,000 inpatients and about 120,000 outpatients every year. Such a large number of patients indicates the reliability and effectiveness of medical services.
Some structural units of the hospital deserve special attention. For example, the Central Department of Emergency Medical Care (the largest in Saxony-Anhalt), modern dental rooms, the Perinatal Center and the Transplant Center with a history of more than 40 years.
Thanks to the use of the cutting-edge medical technology and the availability of advanced equipment, many operations and procedures, which previously could entail a lot of risks and consequences, are currently performed in the hospital with the help of sparing techniques. In this context, it is worth noting hybrid heart interventions, robotic interventions in urology (da Vinci surgical system), etc.
In addition, the key to successful clinical practice is the availability in the hospital of experienced and competent medical staff. The total number of medical staff includes more than 4,000 medical employees. Many doctors are known far beyond the borders of Germany, they regularly carry out significant researches, which allow them to develop modern medicine. In addition, the hospital specializes in training of medical students, therefore the qualified doctors and professors are willing to pass on their experience to the younger generation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Halle (Saale) live in comfortable single, double and triple patient rooms made in a modern design. All patient rooms are equipped with an ensuite bath with toilet and shower. The standard room includes a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. There is access to Wi-Fi. For security reasons, in some places, including in Intensive Care Units, it is forbidden to use laptops and mobile phones. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the food, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment. Children are offered a special menu with healthy and tasty dishes, rich in nutrients necessary for the growing body.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.