A Pharyngoplasty with a Dorsal Palatal Flap Expansion: The Evaluation of a Modified Surgical Treatment Method for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—A Preliminary Report

A Pharyngoplasty with a Dorsal Palatal Flap Expansion: The Evaluation of a Modified Surgical Treatment Method for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—A Preliminary Report

Surgical techniques for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) constantly evolve. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of a new surgical approach for an OSAS pharyngoplasty with a dorsal palatal flap expansion (PDPFEx). A total of 21 participants (mean age 49.9; mean BMI 32.5) und...

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Main Authors: Ewa Olszewska, Piotr Fiedorczuk, Adam Stróżyński, Agnieszka Polecka, Ewa Roszkowska, B. Tucker Woodson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep surgery
pharyngoplasty
dorsal palatal flap expansion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/16/3746

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