A transient difference was found between preoperative and one month UPSIT scores. At three months, no clinically significant difference was found on repeat olfactory testing. Although the transnasal endoscopic approach to the sella removes structures known to contribute to olfactory function, it has no clinically significant effect on olfaction.
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