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Luke Rudmik¹, Timothy L Smith

¹Division of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) may improve smell for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients with nasal polyps and anosmia, but outcomes are unpredictable. Many patients still experience significant smell impairment after surgery.

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Otolaryngology
Rhinology
Olfactory Research

Background:

Olfactory dysfunction is a frequent symptom in patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
Understanding the efficacy of surgical interventions for CRS-related olfactory impairment is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing scientific literature regarding the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) on olfactory dysfunction in patients with CRS.
To synthesize current evidence on predicting olfactory outcomes after ESS for CRS.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent medical literature.
Analysis of studies investigating olfactory function before and after ESS in CRS patients.
Evaluation of factors influencing olfactory improvement post-surgery.

Main Results:

Olfactory outcomes following ESS for CRS are difficult to predict.
Some studies indicate ESS can improve smell in patients with preoperative nasal polyposis and anosmia.
Despite improvements, many patients continue to experience severe hyposmia (reduced sense of smell) after ESS; one study found no significant impact.

Conclusions:

Olfactory dysfunction in CRS is a complex condition with challenging-to-predict surgical outcomes.
Patients with preoperative anosmia and nasal polyposis may have a greater chance of experiencing olfactory improvement after ESS.
Further research is needed to refine prediction of olfactory recovery post-ESS in CRS.