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palatopharyngoplasty

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palatopharyngoplasty
[-fering′gōplas′tē]
the surgical excision of palatal and oropharyngeal tissues. The procedure may be performed to treat cases of snoring or sleep apnea thought to be caused by obstructions in the nose or pharynx. Also called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
Pharyngeal Facelift
A ‘tuck & tighten’ surgical procedure for the soft palate and pharynx, which eliminates redundant mucosa in order to decrease the noise level in snorers
palatopharyngoplasty [pal″ah-to-fah-ring´go-plas″te]
a trimming back of excess palatal and pharyngeal tissue, done in order to widen the airway and relieve obstructive sleep apnea or severe snoring.
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Palatopharyngoplasty or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a snoring surgery used when it is necessary to remove the tonsils, parts of the uvula and soft palate.
Snoring Surgery Should Be Considered as A Last Resort by Scott Goodman / Health care industry community
Introduction Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty--referred to variously as palatopharyngoplasty, uvuloveloplasty, and uvulopalatoplasty--is an operation that was introduced to Western physicians some 2 decades ago.
Operative techniques of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty by Fairbanks, David N.F. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Palatopharyngoplasty failure, cephalometric roentgenograms, and obstructive sleep apnea.
Overview of phase II surgery for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by Guilleminault, Christian / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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