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Surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adults: pharyngeal techniques on the soft palate and lateral wall

2011; Brazilian Association of Sleep and Latin American Federation of Sleep Societies; Volume: 4; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

ISSN

1984-0659

Autores

Anderson Santos Botti, Fernanda Louise Martinho Haddad, Rogério Santos‐Silva, Lia Bittencourt, Elaine Cristina Pereda, Luiz Carlos Greg oacute, rio, S eacute, rgio Tufik,

Tópico(s)

Tracheal and airway disorders

Resumo

Instituto do Sono de Mato Grosso, Cuiaba (MT), Brazil. Departamento de Psicobiologia da Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil. Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeca e Pescoco da Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil. Corresponding author: Rogerio Santos-Silva � Rua Napoleao de Barros 925 � Vila Clementino � CEP 04024-002 � Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil � E-mail: roger.ss@psicobio.epm.br Received: November 30, 2010; Accepted: July 13, 2011 ABSTRACT The treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been done with positive airway pressure devices, especially in moderate to severe cases. However, many patients do not adequately adhere to this therapy. Thus, other treatment modalities should be taken into consideration, including surgical procedures on the upper airway. This study describes the main techniques used on the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal wall to treat OSAS, as well as their indicators for success and their success rates. We also note the progress that has been made over the years in improving the surgical techniques that address the soft palate and lateral pharyngeal wall. We also highlight a critical selection of patients who have been treated using these procedures. When the indicators are carefully considered, surgical procedures may be beneficial in the treatment of OSAS.

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