Olfaction and gustation abilities after a total laryngectomy
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Olfaction and gustation abilities after a total laryngectomy
BACKGROUND A laryngectomy affects many of a patient's functions. Besides speech and respiratory-tract problems, olfaction and gustation problems can also have an influence on the quality of life. The aim of this study was to find out how often various nasal problems and decreased gustation appear after a laryngectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred and five laryngectomized patients (9 women...
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiology and Oncology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1581-3207
DOI: 10.2478/raon-2013-0070