Outcome Predictors of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.604
- Author:
Jae Hoon CHO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jaehoon@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Obstructive sleep apnea;
Outcome predictor;
Tongue obstruction;
Tonsil size
- MeSH:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure;
Humans;
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2015;58(9):604-608
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The prognostic factor for surgical success in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient is very important for determining treatment modality. If the chance of surgical success is expected to be high, surgery could be the first option. However, the chance is low, continuous positive airway pressure or oral appliance should be given priority. This article is a systematic review with regard to outcome predictor of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in OSA. Various predictors are briefly reviewed and problems are discussed to help readers' decision.
