Combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea.
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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…
Efficiency of radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in the treatment of snoring.
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Jan 1, 2011
This pre/post clinical study evaluated radiofrequency-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring using polysomnography before and after surgery in 22 patients. The abstract reports a statistically significant postoperative reduction in snoring, with most patients showing decreased snoring index. The work concerns…