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Comparison of gustatory function between mucosal and squamous disease: a randomised controlled study.
1Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery, Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|August 18, 2020
Summary
Patients with chronic mucosal diseases showed better taste function recovery after surgery compared to those with squamous diseases. Age and disease duration did not impact taste scores in either group.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Oncology
- Gustatory Neuroscience
Background:
- Chronic mucosal and squamous diseases can affect patient quality of life.
- Surgical interventions for these conditions may impact sensory functions, including taste.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare gustatory function in patients with chronic mucosal versus squamous diseases.
- To evaluate pre-operative and post-operative taste perception changes.
Main Methods:
- Assessed gustatory function in 33 patients with mucosal diseases and 34 with squamous diseases.
- Compared taste scores between groups in pre-operative and post-operative periods.
Main Results:
- Mucosal disease group demonstrated significantly better gustatory scores (p < 0.05).
- No significant correlation was found between age or disease duration and taste scores.
Conclusions:
- Chronic mucosal disease patients experienced superior improvement in gustatory function post-surgery.
- Age and disease duration were not significant factors influencing taste outcomes.
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