Efficacy of velopharyngoplasty for treating obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.
- Author:
Wenzhong BAI
1
;
Jianjun SUN
;
Weijia KONG
;
Wei YUAN
;
Yu HU
;
Rong ZHANG
;
Yumei SUN
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures;
methods;
Palate, Soft;
surgery;
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive;
surgery
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2009;23(11):496-498
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the indication, efficacy and influencing factors of velopharyngoplasty for treating of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).
METHOD:Thirty OSAHS patients were included in this study, all cases had velopharyngoplasty. The follow-up period was between 6 to 11 months; and a series of measurements parameters was analysed for thirty cases.
RESULT:When compared preoperatively and postoperatively, Apnea and hypopnea index (AHI) decreased from 54.6+/-18.3 to 25.3+/-9.5; and the Epworth sleep scale decreased from 16.5+/-4.8 to 5.2+/-4.1. According to related criterion in China, the effective rate was 70.0%.
CONCLUSION:Velopharyngoplasty can upgrade the venlopalate and enlarge the space of the oropharynx by remodeling of soft palate, contraction of scar and removal of the tonsils.
