[Olfaction in laryngectomized patients: effect of the phonatory prosthesis].
We have studied olfaction in 20 laryngectomies, only 10 of which were supplied with phonatory prosthesis. We conclude that patients without prosthesis show a higher threshold for perception of pure olfactory stimulants, whereas in those provided with the prosthesis the pure olfactory threshold remains within normal values.
Armengot
M
M
Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia, Servicio de Otorrinolaringologia.
Marco Algarra
J
J
Ruiz Franco
M
M
Giménez
F
F
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D012684:Sensory Thresholds
Olfacción en los laringectomizados: influencia de la prótesis fonatoria.