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Effects of Spreader Grafts on Olfactory Function in Septorhinoplasty

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Abstract

Background

Following rhinoplasty, the cross-sectional parts of the nose may be significantly reduced, and nasal air movement and olfaction may be altered. Studies on olfactory function after surgical procedures are quite limited and have largely focused on sinus surgery or septoplasty.

Objectives

The objective of this study is to assess the consequences of spreader grafts on olfactory function.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted at the Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, from January 2014 to June 2015. In total, 68 patients who had undergone an open-technique septorhinoplasty were included. In 35 patients, bilateral spreader grafts were included with the open septorhinoplasty (group 1), and 33 patients underwent open septorhinoplasties without spreader grafts (group 2).

Results

The age and gender distributions of the patients in the two groups did not differ (p > 0.05). Preoperative threshold, discrimination, and identification values in both groups did not differ (p > 0.05). In groups 1 and 2, postoperative threshold values were significantly higher than preoperative values (p < 0.05). The change in threshold, discrimination, and identification level was significantly higher postoperatively versus preoperatively in group 1 (p < 0.05); however, the changes in discrimination and identification values did not significantly differ between in group 2 (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

Our study demonstrates the superior widening effect of spreader grafts over the nasal valve and favorable results in olfactory function in primary septorhinoplasty patients.

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    Seçkin Ulusoy, Mehmet Emre Dinç, Abdullah Dalğıç, Denizhan Dizdar, Mehmet Özgür Avınçsal & Mehmet Külekçi

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Ulusoy, S., Dinç, M.E., Dalğıç, A. et al. Effects of Spreader Grafts on Olfactory Function in Septorhinoplasty. Aesth Plast Surg 40, 106–113 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-015-0597-2

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