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A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy

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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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  1. Istinye University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey

    Mustafa Caner Kesimli & Deniz Kaya

  2. Istanbul University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey

    Levent Aydemir

  3. Esenler Avicenna Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey

    Hacı Ömer Durmaz

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Kesimli, M.C., Kaya, D., Aydemir, L. et al. A simple method for olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 278, 4917–4921 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-021-06711-x

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