Long-term results of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty for snoring.
J Laryngol Otol
; 115(11): 897-900, 2001 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
We present the ongoing results of the series of 53 consecutive patients who underwent laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) for snoring at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Twenty-nine patients (55 per cent) were completely satisfied with their surgery 18 to 24 months following LAUP when previously questioned via telephone questionnaire. We have followed up the 29 patients with a previously successful result at between 70 and 79 months following surgery. They underwent an average of 1.6 procedures. Twelve patients (22 per cent) continue to be completely satisfied at this late stage, and a further 12 (22 per cent) have some ongoing improvement in their snoring. Only three patients have indicated that a previously successful result has failed since the previous survey. The failure rate of LAUP in the treatment of snoring is seen predominantly in the first two years following surgery, but some long-term subjective recurrence of snoring does occur.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hueso Paladar
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Ronquido
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Úvula
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Terapia por Láser
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Laryngol Otol
Asunto de la revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
2001
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Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido