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UPPP

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UPPP uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
UPPP
abbr.
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
An operation to remove excess tissue at the back of the throat to prevent it from closing off the airway during sleep.
Mentioned in: Sleep Apnea
UPPP,
UPPP,
n See uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
UPPP
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, see there
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Another correct method is the uvula palate pharyngoplasty, which is also short for UPPP.
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UPPP is performed under general anesthetic in a hospital ?
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Based on a combination of our data and those of previous studies, we conclude that patients with significant OSA can safely undergo UPPP as an outpatient procedure.
The safety of outpatient UPPP for obstructive sleep apnea: a ... by Strocker, Ali M.; Cohen, Alen N.; Wang, Marilene B. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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