Olfactory and Gustatory Functions after Anterior Palatoplasty in Patients with Primary Snoring
Conclusion
Patients scheduled for AP should be properly informed about potential postoperative taste and flavor changes. They should also be warned of a possible loss of appetite due to a postoperative decrease in the umami taste sensation of the soft palate.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Saglam, O., Altundag, A., Cayonu, M., Salihoglu, M., Azizli, E., Dursun, E., Cetin, B. Tags: Sleep Medicine and Surgery Source Type: research
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