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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Coblation channeling of the tongue for obstructive sleep apnea : a multi-centre Australian trial |
Author: | Mackay, S. Carney, A. Woods, C. Antic, N. McEvoy, R. Chia, M. Sands, T. Jones, A. Hobson, J. Robinson, S. |
Citation: | The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2013; 9(2):117-124 |
Publisher: | The American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
ISSN: | 1550-9389 1550-9397 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Stuart G. MacKay, Simon Carney, Charmaine Woods, Nick Antic, Doug McEvoy, Michael Chia, Terry Sands, Andrew Jones, Jonathan Hobson and Samuel Robinson |
Abstract: | STUDY OBJECTIVES: To investigate the surgical outcomes and efficacy of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (mod UPPP) and Coblation channelling of the tongue (CCT) as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS: Adult patients with simple snoring or obstructive sleep apnea were treated with combined modified UPPP, bilateral tonsillectomy, and CCT (N = 48). Full polysomnography was performed preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. Postoperative clinical assessment, sleep questionnaires, and patient demographics including body mass index were compared to preoperative data. All polysomnograms were re-scored to AASM recommended criteria by 2 sleep professionals. RESULTS: The preoperative AHI (median and interquartile range) of 23.1 (10.4 to 36.6) was lowered to a postoperative AHI of 5.6 (1.9 to 10.4) (p < 0.05). The Epworth Sleepiness Scale score fell from 10.5 (5.5 to 13.5) to 5.0 (3.09 to 9.5) (p < 0.05). Morbidity of the surgery was low, with no long-term complications recorded. CONCLUSIONS: Modified UPPP combined with CCT is a highly efficacious intervention for OSA with minimal morbidity. It should be considered for individuals who fail or are intolerant of CPAP or other medical devices. |
Keywords: | Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty snoring obstructive sleep apnea tongue palate surgery |
Rights: | Copyright status unknown |
DOI: | 10.5664/jcsm.2402 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.2402 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Medical Sciences publications |
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