Olfaction and gustation abilities after a total laryngectomy

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• laryngectomy
• olfaction
• gustation
• questionnaire
• quality of life