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Effects of total laryngectomy on olfactory function, health-related quality of life, and communication: a 3-year follow-up study
29 Jul 2009
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BACKGROUND: As total laryngectomy results in loss of airflow through the nose, one of the adverse effects for a majority of patients is the reduced or complete loss of olfactory function. However, with the introduction of a new method, the Nasal Airflow-Inducing Maneuver (NAIM), an important technique is available for laryngectomized patients to regain the ability to smell. The purpose of the present study was to...
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