Der modifizierte Uvulalappen zur Therapie schlafbezogener Atmungsstörungen

Background, objective. Velopharyngeal incompetence is a well described complication of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. A new uvulopalatal flap technique (UPF), first presented by Powell in 1996 was now modified by our team. The new technique intends to latera...

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Main Authors: Hörmann, Karl (Author) , Erhardt, Thomas (Author) , Hirth, Kristine (Author) , Maurer, Joachim T. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:German
Published: May 2001
In: HNO
Year: 2001, Volume: 49, Issue: 5, Pages: 361-366
ISSN:1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s001060050763
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001060050763
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Author Notes:K. Hörmann, T. Erhardt, K. Hirth, J. T. Maurer ( Universitäts-HNO-Klinik Mannheim)
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Summary:Background, objective. Velopharyngeal incompetence is a well described complication of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. A new uvulopalatal flap technique (UPF), first presented by Powell in 1996 was now modified by our team. The new technique intends to lateralize the posterior faucial pillars as the UPPP, entirely sparing uvulopalatal muscles. Results. No statistical difference existed in change of AHI before and after surgery in all patients even though 14 patients had a statistically significant decrease in AHI (pre 19,2±19,6; after 8,2±9,8; p<0,05). Snoring decreased clearly (p<0,05) from 49,4% to 25,9%.
Item Description:Englische Zusammenfassung unter dem Titel: Modified uvulopalatal flap technique for the treatment of sleep related disorders
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ISSN:1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s001060050763