Injecting dexamethasone in oropharynx to reduce the postoperative syndrome of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty / 中国医师进修杂志
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
;
(36)2006.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-527666
ABSTRACT
Objective To introduce a method of reducing the postoperative syndrome of the uvulopalatopharyngoplasty(UPPP). Method UPPP was performed for 23 patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrom operation(OSAHS). Before or after the operation, dexamethasone was injected in oropharynx to control the edema of the oropharynx which caused by UPPP. Results Less syndrome had been occurred in these patients. Conclusion The edema of the oropharynx which caused by UPPP can be controlled by injecting dexamethasone in oropharynx. It can reduce the risk of the UPPP, and make the operation safer and more efficient.
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Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2006
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