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Can laryngectomees smell? Considerations regarding olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 January 2010

J W Moor ,
A Rafferty  and
S Sood
J W Moor
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK
A Rafferty
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK
S Sood*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Mr S Sood, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ, UK. Fax: 01274366549 E-mail: sanjsood@aol.com
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Abstract

Total laryngectomy is performed for patients with advanced malignancy of the larynx and pharynx, and disconnects the nose and mouth from the lower respiratory tract. Rehabilitation of olfactory function in these patients is often neglected, despite recognition that anosmia and hyposmia are common and can readily be addressed. This paper reviews the literature concerning olfactory loss post-laryngectomy, methods of olfactory rehabilitation, assessment of olfactory function and quality of life issues.

Keywords

OlfactionSmellLaryngectomy

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 4 , April 2010 , pp. 361 - 365
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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