Aerodynamics of Nasal Breathing
in Theory and Practice
Statistical Shape Model of Healthy Nasal Cavities — Mean Geometry
Reference Conduit for Normal Nasal Breathing
Based on Datasets Acquired by CT Scans of the Paranasal Sinuses
Disorders of nasal breathing are a central concern in otorhinolaryngology. Due to the complex anatomy and physiology of the nose, many questions remain unresolved regarding intranasal airflow and the associated processes of mass and heat transfer.
Emerging technologies and novel theoretical frameworks may provide new impetus for progress in this field. In this context, artificial intelligence–based models are playing an increasingly important role.
At the Laboratory for Biofluid Mechanics at Charité, we have investigated these topics in depth. In particular, methods of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) were employed. In contrast to experimental approaches, these techniques enable patient-specific analyses. The resulting data provide highly resolved spatial and temporal flow parameters, which can be evaluated through comparison with those derived from a statistical shape model and in conjunction with clinical findings.
Curriculum Vitae
- Studied Medicine at the Humboldt-University of Berlin 1984-1990
- ENT Residency at the University Hospital Charité in Berlin under Prof. Gerhardt 1990-1995
- Consultant at the Park-Clinic Weissensee in Berlin under Prof. Behrbohm 1995-2002
- Private practice at the Sana Hospital in Berlin 2003-2004
- Head of the Rhinosurgery Section, Department of Plastic Surgery at the Asklepios Clinic Birkenwerder 2005-2011
- Consultant at the Oberhavel Clinics in Hennigsdorf near Berlin 2011-2013
- Practicing in Zurich 2009-2021
- Visiting scientist at the Biofluid Mechanics Lab of the Charité in Berlin since 2014
- Member of staff at the Praxisgemeinschaft Gartenmatt AG in Bülach since 2021
Dr. med. Thomas Hildebrandt is member of the German Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and the Union of Zurich’s ENT Specialists.
Services
Full texts of our publications (»Pubmed) as well as the dataset of the mean geometry from our statistical shape model of asymptomatic subjects are available upon request.
At Praxisgemeinschaft Bülach, rhinologic disorders can be evaluated clinically and with advanced technical analysis of nasal breathing. Please feel free to schedule a consultation.
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