Evan R. Reiter

TL;DR: Patients with impaired olfactory function are more likely to experience Olfactory-related hazardous events than those with normal olfaction by testing, and there was a significant correlation between frequency of hazardous events and degree ofOlfactory impairment.

TL;DR: A Phase I radiation dose-escalation trial to determine the maximal tolerable dose (MTD) deliverable to the gross tumor volume (GTV) using an accelerated fractionation with simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy regimen with parotid gland sparing as the sole therapy in the treatment of locally advanced head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma found it achievable in most cases.

TL;DR: Evaluation of head-injured patients presenting with olfactory or gustatory complaints should include a thorough history, including assessment for pre-and posttraumatic chemosensory dysfunction and potential mechanisms of injury, complete head and neck examination including nasal endoscopy and cranial nerve testing, and focused radiographic imaging.

TL;DR: The incidence of having experienced any hazardous event progressively increased with degree of impairment, and increased level of olfactory impairment portends an increased risk of experiencing a hazardous event.

TL;DR: Practical otolaryngologists should have a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of traumatic olfactory dysfunction in order to effectively diagnose, manage, and counsel affected patients.