CWadii Thabet^1,2*

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tahar Sfar Hospital, Mahdia, Tunisia
²Faculty of Medicine of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Wadii Thabet, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tahar Sfar Hospital, Mahdia, Tunisia.

Received: August 27, 2025; Published: Sepetember 01, 2025

Abstract

The impact of total laryngectomy on the sense of smell has been a subject of considerable interest, with studies indicating both physiological and quality of life implications. Traditionally, it is understood that total laryngectomy involves the removal of the larynx, resulting in the creation of a permanent stoma in the neck [1]. This surgical alteration significantly changes the airway anatomy, which in turn affects olfactory function.

References

1. Wong E., et al. “Smell-related quality of life changes after total laryngectomy: a multi-centre study”. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology8 (2023): 3861-3866.
2. Chen J., et al. “Total laryngectomy negatively impacts sinonasal and olfactory-specific quality of life”. American Journal of Otolaryngology 4 (2022): 103471.
3. Passerini M., et al. “The Role of Speech Therapists in Olfactory Rehabilitation: A Short Report on Ten Cases of Total Laryngectomy”. Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology4 (2020): 118-121.

Citation

Citation: Wadii Thabet. “Olfactory Dysfunction After Total Laryngectomy".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.10 (2025): 01.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Wadii Thabet. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.