Long-term follow-up of patients with obstructive sleep apnea treated with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

Janson, C; Gislason, T; Bengtsson, H; Eriksson, G; Lindberg, E; E Lindholm, C; Hultcrantz, E; Hetta, J; Boman, G

doi:10.1001/archotol.1997.01900030025003

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Long-term follow-up of patients with obstructive sleep apnea treated with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

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Authors:

C Janson

T Gislason

H Bengtsson

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study the long-term outcome after treatment with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). DESIGN: Long-term follow-up (4-8 years) with polysomnography. SETTING: Referral center for patients with sleep-disordered breathing. PATIENTS: Thirty-four consecutive patients of whom 25 (22 men and 3 wo...

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