[Evaluation of polypectomy-related changes on olfactory function].

Abstract

AIM:

Aim of this study was to evaluate polypectomy-related changes of olfactory function in early postoperative period in comparison to the preoperative situation.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

Olfactory function was assessed in 25 patients of Military Medical Institute using Elsberg-Levy method. Measurements were performed preoperatively and 1 month after polypectomy.

RESULTS:

Before the polypectomy measurements revealed higher odor thresholds in 18 patients. Postoperatively, decline of odor thresholds was observed in 14 hyposmic patients.

CONCLUSION:

Present data indicates that olfactory function is related to nasal obstruction resulting from nasal polyposis. The study showed that polypectomy can increase olfactory function in patients with nasal polyps. Olfactometry can help to estimate nasal polyps during and after treatment even in early stage.

• Authors: Marcin Jadczak, Karolina Dzaman, Piotr Rapiejko, Dariusz Jurkiewicz
• Journal: Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego (Pol Merkur Lekarski) Vol. 19 Issue 111 Pg. 356-8 (Sep 2005) ISSN: 1426-9686 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Ocena wpływu operacyjnego leczenia polipów nosa na funkcjonowanie zmysłu powonienia.
• PMID: 16358869 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Agnosia (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nasal Polyps (complications, physiopathology, surgery)
• Olfaction Disorders (etiology, physiopathology)
• Sensory Thresholds
• Smell
• Treatment Outcome