ArticleWorld journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery2026
Long-Term Results of UPPP and Coblation Channeling of the Tongue for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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Objective: To evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of combined uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and coblation channeling of the tongue (CCT) for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: The study enrolled patients with moderate-to-severe OSA who underwent treatment with UPPP plus CCT and had a minimal follow-up of 2 years. Postoperative clinical assessment including apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowest oxygen saturation (LSAT) in Polysomnography (PSG), Epworth Sleep Scale (ESS) values in sleep questionnaires, and cephalometric variables were compared with the preoperative baseline data. Results: Thirty-six patients with complete records and follow-up were enrolled. According to the data of minimal 2 years postoperative, AHI had significantly decreased from 39.6 ± 19.8 to 18.2 ± 19 events/h ( Conclusion: UPPP plus CCT provides a safe and long-term effective treatment for moderate-to-severe OSA with the advantages of minimal invasive and single-stage intervention.
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