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Nasopharyngeal complications following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

Abstract
This report presents our experience with nasopharyngeal complications of UPPP in 85 patients undergoing the procedure from May, 1982 to January, 1985. Three patients developed nasopharyngeal stenosis and one patient developed permanent velopharyngeal insufficiency. Surgical management in two patients with nasopharyngeal stenosis resulted in adequate nasopharyngeal airway, while one patient still has a moderate stenosis following two surgical procedures. The patient with velopharyngeal insufficiency underwent Teflon paste injection in the posterior pharyngeal wall. This resulted in complete alleviation of his nasal regurgitation.
AuthorsG P Katsantonis, W H Friedman, F J Krebs 3rd, J K Walsh
JournalThe Laryngoscope (Laryngoscope) Vol. 97 Issue 3 Pt 1 Pg. 309-14 (Mar 1987) ISSN: 0023-852X [Print] United States
PMID3821350 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasopharyngeal Diseases (etiology)
  • Palate (surgery)
  • Pharynx (surgery)
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Sleep Apnea Syndromes (surgery)
  • Uvula (surgery)
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (etiology)

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