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Cochlear implantation can lead to temporary taste dysfunction, particularly when the chorda tympani nerve is affected during surgery. Taste-strip tests are effective for assessing this common side effect in patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Sensory science

Background:

  • Cochlear implantation (CI) is a common treatment for profound hearing loss.
  • Gustatory function changes are a potential, yet often underreported, side effect of CI surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and severity of gustatory dysfunction following cochlear implantation.
  • To evaluate the impact of surgical manipulation of the chorda tympani nerve (CTN) on taste function.
  • To assess the utility of taste-strip testing in CI patients.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 107 patients (113 CIs) with profound hearing impairment undergoing unilateral or bilateral CI.
  • Lateralized taste-strip tests were performed preoperatively, 3 days postoperatively, and at 6 weeks postoperatively.
  • Surgical details, including CTN status (exposed, rerouted, severed, or unexposed), were recorded.

Main Results:

  • A significant decline in taste function was observed on the implanted side 6 weeks after surgery (mean score decrease from 12.3 to 10.5).
  • Patients with intraoperative CTN exposure, rerouting, or severance experienced significantly lower postoperative taste scores compared to those with unexposed CTNs.
  • CI patients reporting subjective taste dysfunction showed a marked decrease in total taste scores.

Conclusions:

  • Postoperative gustatory dysfunction is a relevant side effect of cochlear implantation, especially within the first month.
  • Taste-strip gustometry is a valuable tool for objectively assessing taste function in CI patients.
  • Routine taste assessment using taste-strip tests is recommended for all cochlear implant recipients.