Surgical Approaches for Possible Positions of an Olfactory Implant to Stimulate the Olfactory Bulb.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Current scientific developments seem to allow for an "olfactory implant" in analogy to cochlear implants. However, the position and surgical approaches for electrical stimulation of the olfactory system are unclear.

Methods

In a human anatomic cadaver study, we investigated different endoscopic approaches to electrically stimulate the olfactory bulb (OB) based on the following considerations: (1) the stimulating electrode should be close to the OB. (2) The surgical procedure should be as non-invasive and safe as possible and (3) as easy as possible for an experienced ENT surgeon.

Results

In summary, the endoscopic intracranial positioning of the electrode via a widened ostium of the fila olfactoria or a frontal sinus surgery like a Draf IIb procedure is a

SUBMITTER: Menzel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627492 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature