Evaluation of the lateral pharyngoplasty operation for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of lateral pharyngoplasty [LPP] as a surgical technique for treatment of selected cases of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome [OSAS]. The present study was conducted on a series of 20 patients diagnosed with OSAS who presented to the Otolaryngology Outpatient Clinic at the Hearing and Speech Institute. Preoperative investigations and surgical technique of lateral pharyngoplasty were discussed. From this study we conclude that the lateral pharyngoplasty operation provided support to the lateral pharyngeal wall and produced subjective and objective improvement in respiratory sleep disorders in selected cases of OSAS