ArticleWorld journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery2026
Therapeutic Efficacy of Endoscope-Guided Coblation for Tongue Base Reduction as Part of Multilevel Surgery in Moderate to Severe OSA Patients.
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Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently results from multilevel upper airway obstruction involving the palate, lateral walls, and tongue base. Among various techniques, endoscope-guided coblation for tongue base reduction (TBR) provides precise resection with excellent hemostasis and minimal morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of endoscope-guided coblation for TBR as a component of multilevel surgery in patients with moderate to severe OSA. Study Design: Case series. Setting: Single-institution academic tertiary medical center. Subjects and Methods: The study included 92 OSA patients (85 males and 7 females) with identified tongue base (TB) narrowing in a single tertiary center. Patient demographics, subjective symptoms, polysomnography parameters, drug-induced sleep endoscopy findings, positive airway pressure data, and postoperative complications following endoscopic coblation TBR were retrospectively reviewed. Results: The mean age of the patients was 40.8 ± 12.8 years, and the mean body-mass index was 26.8 ± 4.0 kg/m Conclusion: Endoscope-guided coblation TBR, when incorporated into multilevel sleep surgery, significantly improves polysomnographic outcomes, including AHI, oxygen saturation, and sleep efficiency, while maintaining a favorable safety profile. This approach offers a practical, cost-effective, and minimally invasive alternative, broadening access to effective upper airway surgery for OSA patients.
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