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Evaluation of the Effect of Nasogastric Intubation on Olfactory Function

Year 2022, Volume: 6 Issue: 3, 394 - 397, 27.12.2022
https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1170482

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the olfactory functions in patients having had nasogastric intubation.
Material and Methods: The study included 40 adult patients who underwent general anesthesia
between January 2021 and June 2021 for elective abdominal surgery requiring a nasogastric tube
(NGT) insertion. Olfactory function [Brief Smell Identification Test (B-SIT)] was evaluated prior to surgery
and four weeks post-surgery in all the patients. The demographic characteristics of the patients, duration
of NGT application, and B-SIT scores before and after NGT application were recorded. B-SIT scores
were recorded separately for the NGT-applied and non-NGT-applied nasal side.
Results: The mean NGT application time was 3.4 ± 1.5 (3-7) days. The mean preoperative and
postoperative B-SIT scores of the NGT-applied side were 5.20 ± 2.06 and 5.01 ± 2.02, respectively.
There was no statistically significant difference between the mean preoperative and postoperative B-SIT
scores of the NGT-applied side (p = 0.421). The mean pre- and postoperative B-SIT scores of the
patients in the non-NGT-applied nasal side group were 5.28 ± 2.16 and 5.11 ± 2.07, respectively. No
statistically significant difference was found in the mean preoperative and postoperative B-SIT scores in
the non-NGT-applied nasal side (p = 0.370). No statistically significant difference was found in the mean
preoperative and postoperative B-SIT scores between the NGT-applied and non-NGT-applied nasal
sides, respectively (p = 0.890, p = 0.654).
Conclusion: The result of our study showed that there was no change in the olfactory function of
patients after nasogastric intubation.

References

  • 1. Mackay I, Cole P: Rhinitis, sinusitis and associated chest diseases. In: Rhinology. Vol V. Mackay IS, Bull TR (Eds). London, Butterworths, 1987, p 62
  • 2. Selcuk H. et al. Endovascular treatment of persistent epistaxis due to pseudoaneurysm formation of the ophthalmic artery secondary to nasogastric tube. Cardiovas Intervent Radiol 2005; 28: 242-5
  • 3. Salati SA, Rather AA. Cleft nose deformity: an unfortunate deformity of nasogastric tube. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2010; 20: 839
  • 4. Wolf M et al. Acute mycotic sinusitis with bacterial sepsis in orotracheal intubation and nasogastric intubation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1988; 98:615
  • 5. Desmond P et al. Effect of nasogastric tubes on the nose and maxillary sinus. Crit Care Med. 1991 Apr;19(4):509-11

Nazogastrik Entübasyonun Koku Fonksiyonu Üzerine Etkisinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2022, Volume: 6 Issue: 3, 394 - 397, 27.12.2022
https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1170482

Abstract

Amaç: Nazogastrik tüp (NGT) entübasyonu uygulanan hastalarda koku alma fonksiyonlarını değerlendirmek.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya Ocak 2021 ile Haziran 2021 arasında NGT takılmasını gerektiren elektif karın ameliyatı için genel anestezi uygulanan 45 yetişkin hasta dahil edildi. Tüm hastaların olfaktör fonksiyonları [Kısa Koku Tanımlama Testi (B-SIT)] cerrahi öncesi ve cerrahiden 4 hafta sonra değerlendirildi. Hastaların demografik özellikleri, NGT uygulama süreleri ve NGT uygulaması öncesi ve sonrası B-SIT puanları kaydedildi.
Bulgular: Ortalama NGT uygulama süresi 3.4 ± 1.5 (3-7) gündü. Hastaların ameliyat öncesi ve ameliyat sonrası ortalama B-SIT skorları sırasıyla 5.20 ± 2.06 ve 5.01 ± 2.02 idi. Tüm örneğin ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası ortalama B-SIT skorları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark yoktu (p = 0.421). Kontrol grubundaki hastaların ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası ortalama B-SIT skorları sırasıyla 5.28 ± 2.16 ve 5.11 ± 2.07 idi. Kontrol grubunda ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası ortalama B-SIT skorlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı (p = 0.370). Sırasıyla çalışma ve kontrol grupları arasında ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası ortalama B-SIT skorlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı (p = 0.890, p = 0.654).
Sonuç: Çalışmamızın sonucu, nazogastrik entübasyon sonrası hastaların koku alma fonksiyonlarında değişiklik olmadığını gösterdi.

References

  • 1. Mackay I, Cole P: Rhinitis, sinusitis and associated chest diseases. In: Rhinology. Vol V. Mackay IS, Bull TR (Eds). London, Butterworths, 1987, p 62
  • 2. Selcuk H. et al. Endovascular treatment of persistent epistaxis due to pseudoaneurysm formation of the ophthalmic artery secondary to nasogastric tube. Cardiovas Intervent Radiol 2005; 28: 242-5
  • 3. Salati SA, Rather AA. Cleft nose deformity: an unfortunate deformity of nasogastric tube. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2010; 20: 839
  • 4. Wolf M et al. Acute mycotic sinusitis with bacterial sepsis in orotracheal intubation and nasogastric intubation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1988; 98:615
  • 5. Desmond P et al. Effect of nasogastric tubes on the nose and maxillary sinus. Crit Care Med. 1991 Apr;19(4):509-11
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Ergin Bilgin 0000-0001-7191-6209

Deniz Baklacı 0000-0001-8449-4965

İlhan Taşdöven 0000-0002-3231-3189

Publication Date December 27, 2022
Acceptance Date December 19, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2022 Volume: 6 Issue: 3

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Vancouver Bilgin E, Baklacı D, Taşdöven İ. Evaluation of the Effect of Nasogastric Intubation on Olfactory Function. Med J West Black Sea. 2022;6(3):394-7.

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