Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODOLOGY: Retrospective study of patients who underwent clinical/instrumental evaluation and surgical treatment. SETTING: University ENT division with a tertiary snoring referral center. PARTICIPANTS: MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pre- and post-operative cardiopulmonary monitoring during sleep, daytime sleepiness evaluation, post-treatment complication recording. RESULTS: Complete response to therapy was obtained in 78% of patients. Four patients had relief of symptoms but retained apnea/hypopnea index scores greater than 5. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | S Gallina, F Dispenza, G Kulamarva, A Ballacchino, Riccardo Speciale |
Journal | B-ENT
(B-ENT)
Vol. 5
Issue 4
Pg. 245-50
( 2009)
ISSN: 1781-782X [Print] Belgium |
PMID | 20163051
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mouth Mucosa
(surgery)
- Palate
(surgery)
- Pharynx
(surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Severity of Illness Index
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
(pathology, surgery)
- Surgical Flaps
- Suture Techniques
- Tonsillectomy
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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