Efficacy of velopharyngoplasty for treating obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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(24): 496-498, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-748695
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the indication, efficacy and influencing factors of velopharyngoplasty for treating of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).@*METHOD@#Thirty OSAHS patients were included in this study, all cases had velopharyngoplasty. The follow-up period was between 6 to 11 months; and a series of measurements parameters was analysed for thirty cases.@*RESULT@#When compared preoperatively and postoperatively, Apnea and hypopnea index (AHI) decreased from 54.6+/-18.3 to 25.3+/-9.5; and the Epworth sleep scale decreased from 16.5+/-4.8 to 5.2+/-4.1. According to related criterion in China, the effective rate was 70.0%.@*CONCLUSION@#Velopharyngoplasty can upgrade the venlopalate and enlarge the space of the oropharynx by remodeling of soft palate, contraction of scar and removal of the tonsils.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Palate, Soft
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General Surgery
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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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