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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024

A new surgical technique to increase airflow in the olfactory cleft: superior turbinate lateralization procedure.

Teru Ebihara, Kazuhiro Omura, Hironobu Nishijima, Takahisa Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Otori, Shu Kikuta

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Teru Ebihara *Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan.
Kazuhiro Omura *Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan.
Hironobu NishijimaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
Takahisa YamamotoDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Gifu College, Gifu, Japan.
Nobuyoshi OtoriDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan.
Shu KikutaDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Nihon University, 30-1, Oyaguchi Kami-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan. kikuta.shu@nihon-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0448-3409

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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science JP23K08930
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Abstract

backgroundThe olfactory cleft (OC) is the most important anatomical site for the maintenance of olfactory function. Obstruction of airflow in the OC by various conditions, such as inflammation, leads to poor olfactory function. Therefore, it is important to increase OC airflow while performing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). However, no technique to increase airflow has yet been established.

methodsWe designed a superior turbinate lateralization (STL) procedure that displaces the entire ST bone laterally by eliminating the connection between the posterior ST and the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus. The effect of the STL procedure was investigated in terms of anatomy and olfactory function.

resultsESS with the STL procedure was performed on seven patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps. The cross-sectional area of the OC at 3 months postoperatively was significantly larger than that before ESS. In addition, the Open Essence test and questionnaires revealed significantly improvements in sense of smell. Airflow in the OC was significantly higher in STL procedure group than in the non-STL procedure group.

conclusionThe STL procedure enlarges the bony framework of the OC, and by increasing OC airflow, facilitates the transport of odorants to the olfactory epithelium, thereby improving olfactory perception.

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EndoscopyNasal PolypsSmellTurbinatesAdultChronic DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOlfaction DisordersRhinitisSinusitisTreatment OutcomeNasal airflowOlfactory cleftOlfactory dysfunctionOlfactory epitheliumSuperior turbinate

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