A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy

Kesimli M. C., Kaya D., Aydemir L., Durmaz H. O.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, cilt.278, sa.12, ss.4917-4921, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 278 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00405-021-06711-x
  • Dergi Adı: EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.4917-4921
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Olfaction, Laryngectomy, Olfactory rehabilitation, Smell test
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.