Palatal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea : From Ablation to Reconstruction - 31/01/19
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Although continuous positive airway pressure is the first-line and gold-standard management for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), surgery is the only mainstream treatment without the use of a device. Palatal surgery is the paragon and core value among various sleep surgeries in treating snoring and OSA. It has transformed from radical excision to functional reconstruction. The integrated treatment of palatal surgery includes reconstruction of airway, restoration of airflow and rehabilitation of muscle.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Palatal surgery, Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Snoring, Obstructive sleep apnea, Suspension palatoplasty, Relocation pharyngoplasty
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Vol 14 - N° 1
P. 51-58 - mars 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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