Olfactory function after total laryngectomy
En Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the olfactory function in patients who underwent total laryngectomy. Patients and methods Olfactory function assessment using the Scandinavian Odor Identification Test was carried out in 32 patients who had undergone total laryngectomy and we...
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| author | Hesham Negm Mohamed Mosleh Hesham Fathy Chahinaz Salem |
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| description | En Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the olfactory function in patients who underwent total laryngectomy. Patients and methods Olfactory function assessment using the Scandinavian Odor Identification Test was carried out in 32 patients who had undergone total laryngectomy and were being followed up in Kasr El Aini ENT Outpatient Clinic. Results The studied cases included both men (59%) and women (41%). Their ages ranged from 50 to 70 years. The duration between operation and olfactory assessment ranged from 4.5 to 15.5 months. Results showed 75% incidence for anosmia and 25% incidence for hyposmia. Both age and sex did not correlate with either pattern of olfactory loss. The mean duration between operation and olfactory assessment was statistically significantly different between those who developed hyposmia and those who developed anosmia, being longer in the latter group. There was also a linear relation between the number of odors that could be smelled and postoperative duration. The longer the duration, the fewer the number of odors that could be smelled. The study reviewed similar studies and discussed suggested explanations. Conclusion The study also recommended preoperative olfactory assessment as well as postoperative olfactory rehabilitation for such patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca871a97648a4c51819e789f13a1d1192024-04-16T16:17:19ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology1012-55742090-85392016-07-0132321922110.4103/1012-5574.186538Olfactory function after total laryngectomyHesham Negm0Mohamed Mosleh1Hesham Fathy2Chahinaz Salem3Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kasr El Aini University Hospital, Cairo UniversityDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kasr El Aini University Hospital, Cairo UniversityDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Kasr El Aini University Hospital, Cairo UniversityDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Police HospitalEn Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the olfactory function in patients who underwent total laryngectomy. Patients and methods Olfactory function assessment using the Scandinavian Odor Identification Test was carried out in 32 patients who had undergone total laryngectomy and were being followed up in Kasr El Aini ENT Outpatient Clinic. Results The studied cases included both men (59%) and women (41%). Their ages ranged from 50 to 70 years. The duration between operation and olfactory assessment ranged from 4.5 to 15.5 months. Results showed 75% incidence for anosmia and 25% incidence for hyposmia. Both age and sex did not correlate with either pattern of olfactory loss. The mean duration between operation and olfactory assessment was statistically significantly different between those who developed hyposmia and those who developed anosmia, being longer in the latter group. There was also a linear relation between the number of odors that could be smelled and postoperative duration. The longer the duration, the fewer the number of odors that could be smelled. The study reviewed similar studies and discussed suggested explanations. Conclusion The study also recommended preoperative olfactory assessment as well as postoperative olfactory rehabilitation for such patients.http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/1012-5574.186538anosmiahyposmiaolfactory functionScandinavian Odor Identification Testtotal laryngectomy |
| spellingShingle | Hesham Negm Mohamed Mosleh Hesham Fathy Chahinaz Salem Olfactory function after total laryngectomy The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology anosmia hyposmia olfactory function Scandinavian Odor Identification Test total laryngectomy |
| title | Olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| title_full | Olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| title_fullStr | Olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| title_short | Olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| title_sort | olfactory function after total laryngectomy |
| topic | anosmia hyposmia olfactory function Scandinavian Odor Identification Test total laryngectomy |
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