Comparison of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty and Cautery-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty in the Treatment of Primary Snoring

Comparison of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty and Cautery-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty in the Treatment of Primary Snoring

Objective: Our aim was to compare the postoperative pain and surgical results of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), and cautery-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (CAUP) procedures in the treatment of primary snoring. Methods: 54 patients were stratified according to...

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Veröffentlicht in:O.R.L. Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties 2006-01, Vol.68 (3), p.149-155
Hauptverfasser: Cincik, Hakan, Cekin, Engin, Cetin, Bilal, Gungor, Atila, Poyrazoglu, Ethem
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cautery - methods
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy - methods
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Original Paper
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Pain, Postoperative
Palate - surgery
Pharynx - surgery
Prospective Studies
Snoring - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Uvula - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Objective: Our aim was to compare the postoperative pain and surgical results of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), and cautery-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (CAUP) procedures in the treatment of primary snoring. Methods: 54 patients were stratified according to a modified Friedman staging system (MFSS) for sleep-disordered breathing. Tonsil size (1, 2, 3) and palatal position scale (grade 1–2) and body mass index
ISSN:0301-1569
1423-0275
DOI:10.1159/000091313