title: Development of a test for evaluation of taste perception after tongue reduction.
abstract: When performing a tongue reduction a frequently asked question is how operation will influence taste of the patient. Different kinds of taste tests are designed, most of these being non-specific ways to determine taste sensation in which high concentration of taste solutions are used to detect if a person is able to taste. To be able to judge the influence of tongue reduction on taste we wanted to develop a validated test that could be used in early childhood. No specific tasting areas were found. This test can be used to evaluate tongue reduction procedures.
authors.affiliation: Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Handsurgery, Amsterdam, Netherlands. c.m.vanderhorst@amc.uva.nl
authors.forename: Chantal M A M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: van der Horst
authors.forename: Mark J C
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Smeulders
authors.forename: Rogier M S
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Polsbroek
authors.forename: Jan H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ravesloot
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005927:Glossectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000601:surgery; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology*; D013651:Taste Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D055697:Taste Perception; D055815:Young Adult