Shimizu M Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Otorhinolaryngology
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima, Japan, Hoshi General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
Shimizu M, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (MS, TM, DS, KO), Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima, Japan, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (SS,FM), Hoshi General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Shimizu M, Matsumi F, Suzuki D and Matsuzuka T
Objectives/Hypothesis: To reveal the treatment utility of xenon phototherapy around the stellate ganglion for chronic tinnitus unresponsive to oral medications.
Study design: Outcome research.
Methods: Subjects were 24 patients (13 men, 11 women, mean age: 66 years) with chronic tinnitus unresponsive to oral medications and 8 patients (5 men, 3women; mean age: 66 years) in the control group. Xenon phototherapy around the stellate ganglion (XPSG) was performed bilaterally for 10 minutes once mont... view moreĀ»