Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty revisited.
When performed correctly in a properly selected patient, LAUP provides good and lasting results in snoring improvement. A sleep study with snoring analysis helps in patient selection. Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty can be performed adequately in one sitting.
Krespi
Yosef P
YP
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, 425 West 59th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019, USA. hnsg@aol.com
Kacker
Ashutosh
A
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000601:surgery*; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012913:Snoring / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014609:Uvula / Q000601:surgery*