Olfactory Function Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:June 2014
End Date:June 2017
Contact:Amanda McGill, MA
Email:Amanda.McGill@osumc.edu
Phone:614-685-8622

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Olfactory Function Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery: Clinical and Histological Outcomes

The purpose of this study is to compare a subject's sense of smell before and after
endoscopic endonasal surgery to remove a skull base abnormality (i.e. tumor, inflammatory
process, fracture, defect, etc.) and use the information collected to validate approaches to
surgery that will minimize side effects to the sense of smell function. Data will be
collected using a smell identification test along with two questionnaires. In addition,
demographic, medical history, treatment, outcome, and follow-up information will be
collected.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients presenting with skull base pathologies requiring endonasal surgery at The
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

- 18 years or older

- Able to consent for self

- Negative serum pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patient unable to return to clinic at specific follow-up times

- Pregnant or nursing

- Prisoners
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Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-6446
Principal Investigator: Ricardo Carrau, MD
Phone: 614-685-8622
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