ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024
The palatopharyngeal muscle in otolaryngology practice: an anatomical-based surgical report.
Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Uvularis muscle strengthening advancement in palatopharyngeal collapse in selected cases of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized trial.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Trial
- Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- [Application of palatopharyngeal arch staging system in assessing the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and airway collapse].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical case-control study of the proprioceptive innervation of the pharynx in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngologyArticle
- Zetapalatopharyngoplasty in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a 10-year retrospective study.Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngologyArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThe author discusses current otolaryngological procedures employing the palatopharyngeus muscle, based on the surgical anatomy of the muscle and its neural supply. These techniques should be deeply revised for more conservative, anatomically-based maneuvers.
methodsRevision of anatomical and surgical research and comments with the provision of a primary concept.
resultsThe palatopharyngeus muscle is innervated by the pharyngeal plexus (the vagus and the accessory nerves) with additional fibers from the lesser palatine nerves. The innervation enters the muscle mainly through its lateral border.
conclusionsThe palatopharyngeus muscle has a fundamental role in swallowing and speech. The muscle helps other dilators to maintain upper airway patency. Sphincter pharyngoplasty should be revised as regards its role as a sphincter. Palatopharyngeal procedures for OSA employing the palatopharyngeus muscle should follow the conservative, anatomically-based, and non-neural ablation concept. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:
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