Combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea.
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RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2013
This study evaluated combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base (RFBT) with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in a single session for obstructive sleep apnea, compared with UPPP alone. The combined procedure was associated with improvements in AHI, ODI, sleepiness, and snoring, while mean oxygen…