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Basile N Landis1, Roland Giger, Pavel Dulguerov

  • 1Unité de Rhinologie-Olfactologie, Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Switzerland. Basile.Landis@hcuge.ch

Acta Oto-Laryngologica
|September 14, 2007
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Microlaryngoscopy (MLS) rarely causes quantitative taste loss but may lead to temporary qualitative taste changes. Patients should be aware of potential mild, short-lived taste disturbances after MLS.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gustatory Function Research

Background:

  • Microlaryngoscopy (MLS) involves neck extension and tongue compression.
  • The impact of MLS on taste function is not well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate qualitative and quantitative gustatory function following MLS.
  • To assess taste changes before and after the surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective controlled study with 43 participants (33 MLS, 10 septoplasty).
  • Taste evaluation (quantitative) and subjective questioning conducted pre- and post-intervention (1 and 14 days).
  • Tongue compression time recorded during MLS.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in quantitative taste function were observed post-MLS.

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  • Four MLS patients reported transient distorted taste perception one day after surgery.
  • These taste distortions resolved within 14 days and were not reported in the control group.

    • Conclusions:

    • Quantitative taste alterations are uncommon after MLS.
    • Transient qualitative taste disturbances are relatively frequent but temporary following MLS.
    • Patients should be informed about the possibility of mild, short-term taste changes after MLS.