Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: The Leicester experience.
Twenty-nine patients undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for snoring are presented. Ninety per cent expressed an overall improvement in their symptoms: 21 per cent had complete abolition of snoring. Post-operative complications included nasal regurgitation of food/fluids and hyponasal speech development.
Prichard
A J
AJ
Department of Otolaryngology, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Marshall
J
J
Ahmed
A
A
Thomas
R S
RS
Hanning
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CD
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D017286:Polysomnography; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012913:Snoring / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014609:Uvula / Q000601:surgery