Radiofrequency versus injection snoreplasty in simple snoring.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the efficacy and tolerance of controlled temperature radiofrequency (RF) and injection snoreplasty (IS) for the treatment of simple snoring.


METHODS
The study was a nonrandomized, prospective study conducted on 70 simple snorers. Efficacy of the operations was subjectively evaluated by the bed partners and after 6 weeks of the last treatment. Tolerance was evaluated by the patient during first 10 postoperative days. Postoperative pain and discomfort level were assessed.


RESULTS
Satisfaction in terms of snoring severity was reported by 87.5% of the cases with RF and by 76.7% of the patients with IS. Discomfort levels also were similar for both groups


CONCLUSIONS
Controlled-temperature RF and IS were both effective on snoring and well tolerated by the patients. This allows retreatments if necessary.
Iseri
Mete
M
Department of Otolaryngology, Maltepe University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey. metei@superonline.com
Balcioglu
Okan
O
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000187:drug effects*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017286:Polysomnography / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012913:Snoring / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols