Microdebrider-assisted uvulopalatoplasty.
This report describes 3 years' experience with the microdebrider as a safe and reasonable alternative to CO2 laser for uvulopalatoplasty. The cost and compact size of the equipment, as well as the ease of surgery, are the main advantages for microdebrider-assisted surgery.
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Section of Otolaryngology, American Hospital-Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*; D012913:Snoring / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014609:Uvula / Q000601:surgery*