[Outpatient treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with CO2 laser: laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty]

B Zhang; X Huang; M Gao

[Outpatient treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with CO2 laser: laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1996;31(5):297-9.

[Article in Chinese]

Authors

B Zhang¹, X Huang, M Gao

Affiliation

¹ PUMC Hospital, Beijing.

PMID: 9642366

Abstract

To find a safe and convenient method for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, 89 outpatient cases were treated with CO2 laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty. All cases had been diagnosed and observed with polysomnographic monitoring. The result of 89 cases of OSAS was judged as good in 67 cases (75.7%). Only 6 cases had a little bleeding during operation, no other complication has been encountered.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Child
Female
Humans
Laser Therapy* / methods
Male
Middle Aged
Oral Surgical Procedures / methods
Palate, Soft / surgery*
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / surgery*
Uvula / surgery*