01 — Ear

Diseases of the Ear (Otology)

Hearing-preserving and hearing-improving microsurgery of the middle ear, treatment of the Eustachian tube and cochlear implantation.

Anatomy of the ear with labels of the main structures

Aural pressure

Overview of endoscopic dilation of the Eustachian tube (EET) showing balloon dilation

A chronic ventilation disorder of the middle ear can lead to temporary or even permanent aural pressure. If this problem persists, it can cause chronic otitis media with vertigo, tinnitus or hearing loss. A simple widening of the Eustachian tube can resolve the issue without complications. This procedure is called “Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube” (BET) and is performed routinely in our clinic. Under brief general anesthesia, a balloon is inserted via the nose into the Eustachian tube, the tube is dilated and the balloon is then fully removed. Using targeted tests we determine how best to treat your specific problem.

Please contact us. Our ear consultation hour for this problem is Mondays, 9 am–1 pm.

Phone: +49 69 3106-50706
Email: hno@varisano.de
Fax: +49 69 3106-3204

Inflammation

Illustration of a titanium middle ear implant

If left untreated, chronic otitis media can lead to vertigo, tinnitus, facial nerve paralysis or hearing loss. A typical finding is an interruption of the ossicular chain, which causes pronounced conductive hearing loss. In addition to clearing the inflammation, the goal of treatment is to reconstruct the interrupted sound-conducting chain with a titanium implant. This middle ear implant reconnects the eardrum with the inner ear and can restore familiar, normal hearing.

Please contact us. Our ear consultation hour for this problem is Thursdays, 9 am–1 pm.

Phone: +49 69 3106-50706
Email: hno@varisano.de
Fax: +49 69 3106-3204

Deafness

In cases of deafness, surgical restoration of hearing is possible by means of an electrode inserted into the cochlea, which electrically stimulates the auditory nerve via a signal processor similar to a hearing aid. After an adaptation period and targeted training, hearing can be regained in the affected ear. It is essential to clarify the cause of the deafness and the anatomical conditions in order to determine whether this surgery is feasible.

Please contact us. Our cochlear implant consultation hour for this problem is Wednesdays, 9 am–1 pm.

Phone: +49 69 3106-50706
Email: hno@varisano.de
Fax: +49 69 3106-3204

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