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01-02-2013 | Rhinology

Is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty still an option for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea?

Authors: Adriano Braga, Luiz H. Carboni, Tassiana do Lago, Daniel S. Küpper, Alan Eckeli, Fabiana C. P. Valera

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) has been widely described as a surgical option for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Several studies have demonstrated variable success rates, and different criteria have been used to define success of surgery. The aim of the present study was to assess the efficiency of UPPP by polysomnography and to correlate it to the clinical findings. Also, we correlated to the various studies dealing with this topic, considering the different criteria adopted in each of this. Sixty-four patients were included in the study. The efficiency of surgery for UPPP was analyzed to the variables such as body mass index, age, preoperative polysomnography results and follow-up period. Based on the criteria for postoperative cure, the success rate was 44 %. Younger patients presented a better success rate than older ones. No other correlation was found between clinical findings and UPPP success. UPPP can be curative in some patients, but combination with other treatment modalities must be considered. This should be mentioned to the patients, since in many cases the sites of airway collapse may be multiple and no clinical aspect (except for age) is indicative of good prognosis.

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Title: Is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty still an option for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea?
Authors: Adriano Braga
Luiz H. Carboni
Tassiana do Lago
Daniel S. Küpper
Alan Eckeli
Fabiana C. P. Valera
Publication date: 01-02-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-012-2042-3

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