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Gustatory function after tonsillectomy.

Christian A Mueller1, Saher Khatib, Basile N Landis

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, AKH Vienna, Austria, and Rhinology-Olfactory Unit, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. chr.mue@gmx.at

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|July 20, 2007
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Tonsillectomy (TE) rarely causes lasting taste dysfunction, despite some patients reporting decreased taste. Objective taste tests showed no significant changes after the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Sensory science
  • Surgical outcomes

Background:

  • Tonsillectomy (TE) is a common surgical procedure.
  • Potential side effects of TE include alterations in taste function.
  • Assessing gustatory changes post-TE is crucial for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate taste function in patients before and after tonsillectomy.
  • To compare objective taste test results with subjective patient self-assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 65 patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
  • Taste function assessed using sweet, sour, salty, and bitter stimuli on anterior and posterior tongue.
  • Subjective taste perception evaluated using visual analogue scales.

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Main Results:

  • Self-reported taste function significantly decreased post-tonsillectomy (P=.001).
  • Objective taste test scores showed no significant changes after TE (P>.27).
  • No patients reported clinically significant taste dysfunction post-procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Significant taste dysfunction appears to be rare following tonsillectomy.
  • Objective taste function is largely preserved despite subjective reports of change.