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- Title
Treatment of Simple Snoring Using Radio Waves for Ablation of Uvula and Soft Palate: A Day-Case Surgery Procedure.
- Authors
Wedman, Jan; Miljeteig, Harald
- Abstract
Objective Uvulopalatoplasty, performed with high-frequency radio waves, was evaluated as a treatment for social snoring. Methods Forty male social snorers were included in this prospective, nonrandomized study. Patients' subjective complaints before, during, and 3 months after radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty were recorded on a visual analogue scale. Results Complications were negligible. Snoring sounds and daytime tiredness reduced significantly. Considering effect and suffering during and after surgery, a high number of patients (93%) were willing to undergo the procedure again if necessary. Conclusions The results of radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP) seem to be similar to other surgical methods used to reduce snoring. The relative small investments needed and its simplicity makes RAUP a good alternative to known treatment strategies.
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2002, Vol 112, Issue 7, p1256
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1097/00005537-200207000-00021