[Multi-level treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: comparative study of four different surgical techniques of palate].
Palatopharyngeal surgery is a therapeutic option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. This surgery is based on the assumption that the soft palate is the principal apneogenic area of the upper airway. We report a comparison of four techniques of palatopharyneal surgery. In the other hand, the effectiveness of palatopharyngeal surgery for correcting other obstructions when present, was also evaluated.
Naya
M J
MJ
Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza.
Vicente
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EA
Asín
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Gargallo
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*