Abstract |
After the first experiences with the Barbed Sutures (BS) in sleep surgery, we present the Modular Barbed Anterior Pharyngoplasty (M.B.A.Ph.), a functional tenso-structural reconstruction of the soft palate, as a surgical solution for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) due to antero-posterior collapse at the drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) for snoring and mild-moderate OSA. The action of the BS is sustained over time by means of solid and stable tissue scarring. M.B.A.Ph. avoids palatal fibromuscular resection and minimize iatrogenic bleeding ( bloodless surgery). The technique is described in detail and some preliminary results are presented.
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Authors | V Rinaldi, A Moffa, L Sabatino, M Cassano, P C Passarelli, M Mantovani, L Pignataro, M Casale |
Journal | Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents
(J Biol Regul Homeost Agents)
2020 Sep-Oct
Vol. 34
Issue 5 Suppl. 3
Pg. 123-126. Technology in Medicine
ISSN: 0393-974X [Print] Italy |
PMID | 33386042
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright 2020 Biolife Sas. www.biolifesas.org. |
Topics |
- Endoscopy
- Humans
- Palate, Soft
(surgery)
- Pharynx
(surgery)
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
(surgery)
- Snoring
- Sutures
- Treatment Outcome
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