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[Disorders of olfactory function in penetrating head injuries sustained during war]
1Medicinski fakultet, Klinika za neurologiju i psihijatriju za decu i omladinu, Beograd.
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Penetrating head injuries significantly impair olfactory function, with many patients experiencing anosmia or unpleasant smell perception. Worse outcomes were observed in severe cases and those with complications, with minimal recovery noted.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
Context:
- Penetrating head injuries are a significant cause of neurological deficits.
- Olfactory dysfunction is a common but often overlooked consequence.
Purpose:
- To assess olfactory function in patients with penetrating head injuries.
- To correlate olfactory deficits with injury severity and characteristics.
Summary:
- 37 patients with penetrating head injuries were evaluated for olfactory function.
- 10.8% experienced anosmia, and 24.3% reported unpleasant smell perception.
- Poorer olfactory performance was linked to lower Glasgow Coma Scale scores and complicated injuries.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence and severity of olfactory dysfunction post-penetrating head trauma.
- Suggests olfactory assessment should be part of neurological evaluation for these patients.
- Indicates limited recovery potential, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.