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01-12-2021 | Smelling Disorder | Head and Neck

A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy

Authors: Mustafa Caner Kesimli, Deniz Kaya, Levent Aydemir, Hacı Ömer Durmaz

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 12/2021

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of the study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of spraying odor particles using sinus rinse kits for olfactory rehabilitation in patients with total laryngectomy.

Methods

Olfactory rehabilitation was performed by applying four different odorant particles orthonasally using a sinus rinse kit pump for 30 min each day for a duration of 6 months. Olfactory function was evaluated by performing olfactory tests before the rehabilitation and at sixth month after the rehabilitation process.

Results

The average CCCRC score prior to olfactory rehabilitation was 2.28 ± 0.79 (between 1.50 and 3.75), while it was 4.46 ± 0.5 (between 3.50 and 5.25) out of a maximum score of 7 after 6 months of olfactory rehabilitation (p value < 0.0001)

Conclusion

Our results suggest that the use of sinus rinse kits is very simple, inexpensive, easy-to-use, and effective in providing passive olfaction to patients requiring olfactory rehabilitation.

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Title: A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy
Authors: Mustafa Caner Kesimli
Deniz Kaya
Levent Aydemir
Hacı Ömer Durmaz
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Smelling Disorder
Laryngectomy
Smelling Disorder
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 12/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-021-06711-x

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A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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