Vestnik otorinolaringologii
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2008
[Diagnostic and therapeutic policy in nosocomial sinusitis in intensive care units of a large general hospital].
The study of 60 patients with nosocomial sinusitis (NS) admitted to critical care units of a large general hospital revealed that NS etiology was polybacterial in 42 (70%) cases and monobacterial in 18 (30%) patients. In early NS bacterial associations prevailed (79%), while in late NS monoculture gained more importance (from 21% to 38%). Species microflora was represented in 40 (65%) patients with polyresistent flora. ⋯ In empirical antibacterial therapy of NS effective treatment was given to 32 (53.3%) patients, uneffective - to 28 (46.7%) patients. After obtaining data on sensitivity 70% examinees received adequate antibacterial treatment. Etiopathogenic link of late nosocomial pneumonia with NS was suggested in 23 (59%) patients.
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2007
[Rhinological aspects of endoscopic endonasal removal of hypophysial adenomas].
The authors analyse rhinological aspects of endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy (EETA): a nasal operation, intra- and postoperative liquorrhea, liquorrhea-associated meningitis, postoperative nasal hemorrhage, local changes of nasal cavity anatomic structures; provide practical recommendations on management of the conditions many of which are life-threatening.
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2007
[Clinicocytological assessment of nasal mucosa and buccal epithelium in coal miners].
The aim of the study was cytomorphological examination of the cells of nasal mucosa and buccal epithelium in coal miners. Two groups of miners were examined: non-exposed and exposed to industrial dust. It was found that coal dust inhalation provokes dystrophic processes in the upper airways, impairs intracellular regeneration resulting in atrophic changes in nasal mucosa epithelium. Morphometry (rhinocytogram) with estimation of cell composition in the upper airways of miners evaluates a cleaning function and respiratory system defense in long-term exposure of the miners to occupational dust hazards.
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Vestn. Otorinolaringol. · Jan 2007
Case Reports[Modification of indirect optic videolaryngoscopy in diagnosis of laryngeal pathology in infants].
Laryngeal examination of infants with rigid optic instruments is described. Clinical cases are reported.