[Radiofrequency aviation treatment for lingual root obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].
OBJECTIVE
To treat OSAHS with radiofrequency ablation and evaluate the effect.


METHODS
Thirty four patients with mild and median OSAHS were treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery, UPPP and RFA. The follow up time was 1 year. PSG was used for diagnosis and evaluation of pre- and post-operation.


RESULTS
AHI of 34 patients reduced from (20.74 +/- 12.23)/h to (12.23 +/- 8.31)/h (P < 0.01). Effective rate was 85.29%.


CONCLUSIONS
RFA is an effective, safe and simple assistant therapy for OSAHS.
Wang
Weizhi
W
Department of Stomtology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China. zww_919@126.com
Wang
Yan
Y
D000328:Adult; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*; D014059:Tongue; D055815:Young Adult