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Recent Updates to Soft Palate Surgery for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Recent Updates to Soft Palate Surgery for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Curr Sleep Medicine Rep (2017) 3:128–132 DOI 10.1007/s40675-017-0075-2 SLEEP AND OTOLARYNGOLOGY (H GOUVERIS, SECTION EDITOR) Recent Updates to Soft Palate Surgery for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1 1 1 1 Edward T. Chang & Camilo Fernandez-Salvador & Justin M. Wei & Macario Camacho Published online: 7 June 2017 Springer International Publishing AG 2017 Abstract Introduction Purpose of Review This study aims to provide an update on surgical modalities targeted specifically at the soft During sleep, the soft tissue within the nasopharynx to the palate as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). hypopharynx fluctuates in tone and tension throughout the OSA is an ever-changing field with advancements in night [1]. As tone and tensions ease, collapse of the airway not only medical management but also surgical interven- leads to narrowing at specific points occupied by the palatine tions that continue to add to the plethora of treatment tonsils, adenoids (in pediatric patients), lingual tonsils and options. Though a multitude of surgical treatment mo- base of tongue (BOT), uvula, soft palate, pharyngeal walls, dalities exist, the most commonly used technique in- and epiglottis [1, 2]. This narrowing leads to obstruction of volved remains the uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). airflow and manifests in http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Sleep Medicine Reports Springer Journals

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2017 by Springer International Publishing AG
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine; Otorhinolaryngology; Neurology; Cardiology; Psychiatry
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2198-6401
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10.1007/s40675-017-0075-2
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Abstract

Curr Sleep Medicine Rep (2017) 3:128–132 DOI 10.1007/s40675-017-0075-2 SLEEP AND OTOLARYNGOLOGY (H GOUVERIS, SECTION EDITOR) Recent Updates to Soft Palate Surgery for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1 1 1 1 Edward T. Chang & Camilo Fernandez-Salvador & Justin M. Wei & Macario Camacho Published online: 7 June 2017 Springer International Publishing AG 2017 Abstract Introduction Purpose of Review This study aims to provide an update on surgical modalities targeted specifically at the soft During sleep, the soft tissue within the nasopharynx to the palate as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). hypopharynx fluctuates in tone and tension throughout the OSA is an ever-changing field with advancements in night [1]. As tone and tensions ease, collapse of the airway not only medical management but also surgical interven- leads to narrowing at specific points occupied by the palatine tions that continue to add to the plethora of treatment tonsils, adenoids (in pediatric patients), lingual tonsils and options. Though a multitude of surgical treatment mo- base of tongue (BOT), uvula, soft palate, pharyngeal walls, dalities exist, the most commonly used technique in- and epiglottis [1, 2]. This narrowing leads to obstruction of volved remains the uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). airflow and manifests in

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Published: Jun 7, 2017

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