Effect of plasma radiofrequency ablation on 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
;
(24): 558-559, 2008.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-749024
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#It was aimed to investigate the effect of plasma radiofrequency ablation on obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.@*METHOD@#Fifty-four patients with OSAHS were treated with plasma radiofrequency ablation on soft palate, tonsil, uvula and root of tongue in light of needs.@*RESULT@#All these cases were reevaluated with PSG by the end of postoperative period lasted for three month. Among them, 6 were cured, 24 had significant therapeutic effect, 19 had effective outcome, and 5 had no effective, with a total effective rate of 90.74%. No serious complications occurred.@*CONCLUSION@#This method was safe and effective, and patients had mild lesion, less bleeding, less painful and the advantages of simple operation.
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Main subject:
Palate, Soft
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General Surgery
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Uvula
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Treatment Outcome
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Catheter Ablation
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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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:
2008
Type:
Article
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