Research progress on olfactory function and rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2025.10.016
- Author:
Xingqi ZHU
1
;
Xiaoyun QIAN
1
;
Yajun GU
1
;
Xin DOU
1
;
Jie HOU
1
;
Hao WEI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery，Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital，Medical School of Nanjing University，Nanjing，225411，China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
olfactory assessment;
olfactory rehabilitation;
smell;
total laryngectomy
- MeSH:
Humans;
Laryngectomy/rehabilitation*;
Quality of Life;
Smell;
Laryngeal Neoplasms/surgery*;
Olfaction Disorders/etiology*
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2025;39(10):980-986
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Total laryngectomy is a crucial surgical intervention for patients with advanced malignant tumors of the larynx and nasopharynx. Despite its effectiveness, this procedure permanently severs the connection between the nasal cavity and the lower respiratory tract, leading to the cessation of nasal airflow. This disruption significantly impairs the patient's sense of smell and adversely affects their quality of life. Although olfactory loss is common in these patients, the assessment and rehabilitation of their olfactory function are often overlooked. This article reviews relevant literature on evaluating olfactory function and rehabilitation methods following total laryngectomy, with the aim of providing a theoretical foundation to enhance olfactory rehabilitation and overall quality of life for these patients.
