Unit
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik
HNO · Dept. III
Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Acute Otitis Media with Complications: A Retrospective Cohort Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Jul 1, 2024Acute otitis media (AOM) is typically a condition that resolves without long-term sequelae. However, it may be associated with complications. These can range from local complications such as involvement of the inner ear, potentially leading to persis...
Clinical Studies - Jul 1, 2024 - Jul 1, 2025
Ongoing
Project leader: Stöckli Sandro
Members: Albrich Werner, Menegotto Richard
The role of keratinocyte-differentiation antigens in head and neck squamous cell cancer
Nov 1, 2022
Fundamental Research - Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 30, 2025
Ongoing
Project leader: Flatz Lukas
Members: Stanossek Yves, Meili Samuel, Abdou Marie-Therese, Hasan Ali Omar
Deep immune cell phenotyping in patients suffering from HPV-positive tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma
Mar 1, 2022
Fundamental Research - Mar 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
Ongoing
Project leader: Stanossek Yves
Members: Meili Samuel, Ludewig Burkhard, De Martin Angelina, Kurz Lisa
Outcome von Patienten mit Kopf-Hals-Malignomen in der Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik am Kantonsspital St.Gallen
Sep 1, 2020
Register - Sep 1, 2020 - Feb 28, 2023
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Kiessling Si-Young, Stöckli Sandro
Members: Stanossek Yves
Deciphering the molecular landscape of the stromal cells in human lymph nodes at the single-cell level
Sep 1, 2019
Fundamental Research - Sep 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2025
Ongoing
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Stanossek Yves, Meili Samuel, De Martin Angelina, Lütge Mechthild, Kurz Lisa, Cheng Hung-Wei
Dissecting the association of the human palatine tonsil microbiome and HPV-driven oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Jan 1, 2017Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) can be caused by viral transformation of epithelial cells in the oropharynx such as high risk-human papilloma virus (HR-HPV). Importantly, the incidence of OPSCC has been increasing during the last decade...
Fundamental Research - Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2018
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Ludewig Burkhard
Members: Broglie Däppen Martina, Stöckli Sandro, Cupovic Jovana
Predictive Swallowing Score (PRESS)
Mar 1, 2015We have developed the Predictive Swallowing Score (PRESS) - an easily applicable prognostic risk score of impaired oral intake after stroke. The 10 point score is calculated after the initial swallowing evaluation in the first days after stroke and s...
Clinical Studies - Mar 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Kägi Georg
Members: Galovic Marian, Leisi Natascha, Müller Marlise, Stöckli Sandro, Arnold Marcel, Lyrer Philippe, Kahles Timo
Impact of HPV on outcome in surgically treated patients with OPSCC
Jan 1, 2014Impact of HPV positivity (based on detection of p16 protein and high risk HPV-DNA in tumor tissue samples) in relation to tumor stage, grade of differentiation, gender, age and other risk factors (smoking habits, alcohol consumption, T- and N-categor...
Clinical Studies - Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
Completed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina
Members: Stöckli Sandro, Jochum Wolfram
Structural brain changes and dysphagia in Parkinson's disease
Jan 1, 2014
Clinical Studies - Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2015
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Kägi Georg
Members: Galovic Marian, Brugger Florian, Stöckli Sandro, Müller Marlise
Cancer of unknown primary – Rolle von HPV für Diagnose und Outcome
Sep 1, 2013
Clinical Studies - Sep 1, 2013 - Aug 1, 2014
Completed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina
Members: Jochum Wolfram, Vorburger Melanie, Stöckli Sandro
Wertigkeit der PET/CT mit Sonographie und Feinnadelpunktion zum Nachweis einer cervikalen Lymphknotenpersistenz nach primärer Radiochemotherapie eines Plattenepithelkarzinomes der Mundhöhle, des Pharynx und des Larynx
Jun 1, 2013
Clinical Studies - Jun 1, 2013 - Jun 1, 2014
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina
Members: Stöckli Sandro
Clinical and MRI based predictors of prolonged dysphagia in ischemic stroke
Jan 1, 2013Background With an incidence of approximately 55% swallowing disorders after ischemic stroke are a regular issue and can lead to complications like pneumonia, malnutrition and dehydration. The presence of dysphagia in stroke patients may be associat...
Clinical Studies - Jan 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2014
Completed
Project leader: Kägi Georg
Members: Galovic Marian, Weder Bruno, Stöckli Sandro, Leisi Natascha, Müller Marlise, Weber Johannes
The Egg – ein minimalinvasives Neurochirurgisches Trainingsmodul
Oct 1, 2012Die gesamte Inzidenz von Hirntumoren beträgt etwa 15 per 100.000 pro Jahr. Davon sind die etwa die Hälfte primäre hirneigene maligne Tumore. Schädelbasistumoren sind dabei selten, und betragen ungefähr 1% aller maligne Tumoren (Origitano et al., 2002...
Fundamental Research - Oct 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Fournier Jean-Yves, Engel Doortje
Members: Tasman Abel-Jan
Longterm outcome regarding speech and swallowing function after primary surgical treatment for early stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Aug 1, 2012Die Studie soll zeigen, in welchem Mass unsere Behandlung die Schluck- und Sprachfunktion der Patienten einschränkt und somit die Lebensqualität langfristig beeinträchtigt. Die Daten aus diesem Forschungsprojekt sollen eine relevante Grundlage für di...
Clinical Studies - Aug 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2013
Completed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina, Stöckli Sandro
Members: Huber Gerhard F, Vorburger Melanie
HPV-Positivität beim Oropharynxkarzinom - Indikation für eine Strahlentherapie
Apr 1, 2012
Clinical Studies - Apr 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2013
Completed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina
Members: Stöckli Sandro, Jochum Wolfram
Langzeitoutcome und Patientenzufriedenheit der endoskopischen Behandlung des Zenker-Divertikels
Jan 1, 2012Untersuchung des Langzeit-Outcomes der endoskopischen Zenkerdivertikel-Operation. Wahrscheinlich bringen die beiden Methoden (Endo-GIA-Stapler und CO2-Laser) den gleich guten Erfolg. Mögliche Unterschiede werden sich durch die Studie zeigen.
Clinical Studies - Jan 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2012
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Murer Karin
Molecular and mutational profiling in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with special emphasis on the influence of BRAFV600E Mutation on Tumor Stage, Outcome and nuclear imaging
Jan 21, 2011Background: The optimal treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is still a matter of debate, despite the usually excellent prognosis of patients with this tumor type. Markers are needed to identify patients with high risk of recurrence. The BR...
Clinical Studies - Jan 21, 2011 - Dec 30, 2013
Completed
Project leader: Broglie Däppen Martina
Members: Stöckli Sandro, Clerici Thomas, Brändle Michael, Bilz Stefan, Müller Joachim, Oettli Rene, Jochum Wolfram, Haile Sarah
Dysphagie und Dysphonie nach anterioren Zugängen zur Halswirbelsäule
Mar 2, 2010Die Dysphagie (Schluckbeschwerden) und die Dysphonie (Heiserkeit) sind häufige Nebenwirkungen einer Operation an der Halswirbelsäule. Die genaue Ätiologie (Ursache) dieser Komplikationen ist nicht bekannt. Druckschädigung der Nerven oder Denervierung...
Clinical Studies - Mar 2, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010
Completed
Project leader: Litschel Ralph
Members: Fournier Jean-Yves
Laryngitis and Halitosis in Patients with GERD: Diagnostic and endoscopic Criteria
Jan 24, 2010Assessment of the diagnostic value of endoscopic criteria in patients with laryngitis and halitosis suffering from GERD
Clinical Studies - Jan 24, 2010 - Jul 1, 2011
Automatically Closed
Project leader: Borovicka Jan
Members: Infanger Andreas
Morphologische Hautfaltendokumentation im Gesicht vor und nach Applikation von Hyaluronsäurefillern (Restylane)
Jan 7, 2010Der Erfolg der Fillerbehandlung wird routinemässig anhand von Fotos dokumentiert. Diese erlauben allerdings keine genaue Messung der Faltentiefe vor und nach der Behandlung. In dieser Studie werden neben den standardmässigen Fotos vor und nach der Be...
Clinical Studies - Jan 7, 2010 - Nov 30, 2010
Completed
Project leader: Litschel Ralph
Members: Haile Sarah, Frick Petra