Prof. Dr. Jakov Ajduk
University Hospital Sestre milosrdnice, zagreb, Croatia
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View All Publications3 September 2019 in The Journal of International Advanced Otology
Journal Article
Jakov AjdukMRMihael Ries
Mihael Ries
RTRobert Trotic
Robert Trotic
IMIvana Marinac
Ivana Marinac
KVKovacic Vlatka
Kovacic Vlatka
VBVladimir Bedekovic
Vladimir Bedekovic
OBJECTIVE: To measure the effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy as salvage therapy after the failure of steroid therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). MATERIALS and METHODS: Ninety-three patients with SSNHL were unsuccessfully treated with systemic steroid therapy. Following steroid therapy, 43 patients received additional HBO therapy while 50 did not. Hearing levels at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 kHz before and after therapy were measured. RESULTS: A significant difference in hearing thresholds after HBO therapy was found at all frequencies in patients with a hearing loss of >61 dB. The group of patients with a hearing threshold of ≤60 dB had a significant improvement only at 250 and 500 Hz, while group of patients without additional therapy control group showed no hearing improvement. CONCLUSION: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy therapy as salvage therapy for SSNHL showed some benefits in hearing improvement. Better results could be expected in patients with severe hearing loss, while in patients with mild-or-moderate hearing loss, recovery should be expected only at low frequencies.
29 June 2012 in The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Journal Article
Background: Temporomandibular joint fistula into the external auditory canal is a very rare condition. We report a case of spontaneous fistula which presented with repeated episodes of clear fluid otorrhoea and ear infection.Case report: A 53-year-old woman complained of occasional episodes of clear fluid otorrhoea from the right ear followed by infection. Otoscopic examination showed a normal tympanic membrane and normal skin in the external auditory meatus. Otomicroscopy showed a small punctum on the anteroinferior part of the meatus. Computed tomography identified a foramen of Huschke. Surgery revealed a fistula between the meatus and the temporomandibular joint, which was successfully resolved.Conclusion: This report presents a rare case of a fistula between the temporomandibular joint and the external auditory meatus, associated with Huschke's foramen. Such a defect can be quite difficult to detect. It should be suspected in cases of chronic otorrhoea when neither middle nor external ear disease is apparent. Surgery is usually successful, and is advised in cases with repeated complications.
16 December 2021 in Cochlear Implants International
Journal Article
Andro KošecJŽJosipa Živko
Josipa ŽivkoSMS. Marković
S. MarkovićVBV. Bedeković
V. BedekovićMRM. Ries
M. RiesJakov AjdukTo examine the impact of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis on the occurrence of postoperative complications.Data of 491 patients undergoing cochlear implantation were included in a non–randomized...
1 July 2017 in American Journal of Otolaryngology
Journal Article
Andro KošecIKIva Kelava
Iva KelavaJakov AjdukMRMihael Ries
Mihael RiesRTRobert Trotić
Robert TrotićVBVladimir Bedeković
Vladimir Bedeković1 December 2008
Journal Article
PDPetar Drvis
Petar DrvisJakov AjdukRTRobert Trotić
Robert TrotićMRMihael Ries
Mihael RiesVKVilma Kosović
Vilma Kosović
JHJosip Hat
Josip Hat
1 November 2012
Journal Article
PDPetar Drvis
Petar DrvisMRMihael Ries
Mihael RiesKZKreso Zurak
Kreso Zurak
RTRobert Trotić
Robert TrotićJakov AjdukSSSinisa Stevanović
Sinisa StevanovićAbout Me
Dr. Jakov Ajduk is an Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and a practicing specialist at the University
Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice” in Zagreb, Croatia. He completed his medical degree at the
University of Zagreb in 2001 and later obtained his PhD in 2013, focusing on immunological
mechanisms in allergen-specific immunotherapy.
Dr. Ajduk specializes in otology and audiology, having completed subspecialty training in both
areas. His clinical interests include cochlear implantation, middle ear surgery, and the
management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. He has undergone advanced training at
leading international centers and has published over 30 scientific papers. He is a frequent invited
speaker at national and international conferences.
He is an active member and vice-president of several Croatian professional societies, and has
contributed to multiple book chapters on otologic and skull base surgery. Dr. Ajduk is also
involved in postgraduate teaching and clinical research, with a focus on auditory implants and
immunomodulation in ENT diseases.