Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: Evaluation of postoperative complications,sequelae, and results |
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Authors: | Yuval Zohar Yehuda Finkelstein Yoav P. Talmi Yakov Bar-Ilan |
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Abstract: | A study of 71 patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was performed to evaluate the effectiveness, complications, and late sequelae of uvulo-palatopharyngoplasty. Postoperative immediate complications were of minor importance. In 96% of the patients, the snoring was improved; it was completely resolved in 48%. The postoperative apnea index remained pathologic in all patients who underwent postoperative polysomnography, although mild improvement was noted. Seventy-four percent of our patients felt a subjective postoperative improvement which was not always confirmed by the polysomno-graphic examination. A record of improvement was obtained in 64% of the operated patients. Our results establish the beneficial effect of uvulopalatopharyn-goplasty, which is the recommended surgical procedure for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. |
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