Otorhinolaryngologists from the Head and Neck Cancer Center at the Helios Hospital in Krefeld manage tumor-associated tongue defects using autogenous tissue from the forearm, hip, or back.

Treatment quality for severe hearing loss and deafness - ENT at Helios Klinikum Erfurt certified as cochlear implant-supplying facility

The Department of Otolaryngology at Helios Hospital Erfurt has been certified for the first time as a "cochlear implant-supplying facility for adults and children" in accordance with the requirements of the German Society for Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. The requirements are based on the white paper on cochlear implant (CI) fitting. The certification is proof of the high level of expertise in Erfurt: last year alone, more than 70 patients were fitted with a CI at Helios Hospital Erfurt.

People with obstructive sleep apnoea often feel sleepy and tired during the day and have difficulty concentrating. Innovative tongue pacemaker offers hope for sleep apnea patients and expands the range of ENT therapies in the field of surgical sleep medicine. As an alternative to the CPAP mask, the tongue pacemaker can help to keep the airways open - without the need for mask ventilation.

Guido Lindken is in his early 50s, a married family man and travels a lot as a sales representative. In his free time, he is active in sports, plays tennis and soccer and meets up with friends. In March 2021, he notices that he finds it harder to breathe and starts sweating quickly even with minor exertion. For no apparent reason, his fitness has declined significantly. When the swelling of the lymph nodes on the left side of his neck persists for weeks and a foreign body-like sensation when swallowing does not go away, he visits an ENT practice.