Combined RF Surgery of the Tongue Base and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Charles University, Czech Republic

Overview

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base (RFBT) and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in a single session for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to determine whether this combination is safe and well tolerated.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: obstructive sleep apnea not treated by CPAP Exclusion Criteria: a history of previous surgery for OSA and only one level of airway obstruction

Locations (1)

Faculty Hospital Motol

Prague, Czechia

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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