The Predictive Factors of Olfactory Changes after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Ye, Mi Kyung

doi:2018.25.2.63

J Rhinol > Volume 25(2); 2018

Review

Journal of Rhinology 2018;25(2):63-68.
Published online November 30, 2018.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18787/jr.2018.25.2.63

The Predictive Factors of Olfactory Changes after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Mi Kyung Ye

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea. miky@cu.ac.kr

부비동 내시경 수술 후 후각변화에 대한 예측 인자

예미경

대구가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실

Abstract

Olfactory dysfunction is one of the most common complaints of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Patients who suffer from olfactory dysfunction report a negative effect on their overall quality of life. Chronic rhinosinusitis-related olfactory impairment is the most treatable form of olfactory disorder; however, outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) are challenging to predict. Previous studies have documented a wide range in overall improvement after ESS. The purpose of this study is to review the factors that predict changes in olfaction after ESS.

Key Words: Olfaction disorders;Sinusitis;Surgical procedures;Operative;Outcome assessment