Olfactory Loss after Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) has been a popular surgical method for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome since it was introduced in the early 1980s.
Olfactory loss has been reported as a rare side effect in several cases.
However, the olfactory test results and the prognosis were not mentioned in these cases.
We present two patients who complained of loss of olfactory function after UPPP.
Their olfactory function was evaluated by the phenyl ethyl alcohol odor detection threshold test and the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test.
After treatment with steroid and zinc salt, their olfactory function was improved but not recovered completely.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jiang, Rong-San& Chang, Yi-Hao. 2014. Olfactory Loss after Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034902
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jiang, Rong-San& Chang, Yi-Hao. Olfactory Loss after Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034902
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jiang, Rong-San& Chang, Yi-Hao. Olfactory Loss after Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Report of Two Cases with Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034902
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034902
