Clinical Safety of PMR(Palatal Muscle Resection) In Which Performed OSAS Patients
Journal of Rhinology
; : 101-106, 2012.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this study was to analyze clinical safety of PMR(Palatal Muscle Resection) in obstructive sleep apnea patients. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Fourteen Patients underwent only PMR were reviewed retrospectively. ESS(Epworth Sleepiness Scale) was analyzed after PMR surgery to assess surgical results. Visual Analogue Scale were reviewed to evaluate postoperative pain. Eustachian tube function test, voice analysis, and measurement of forced expiration power were done after two months of surgery.RESULTS:
ESS were improved after PMR. There were little postoperative pain. There was no significant change is observed vowel sounds except /u/ nor postoperative nasalization in voice, Eustachian tube dysfunction and change of expiration power.CONCLUSION:
PMR may be regarded clinically safe surgery in obstructive sleep apnea patient.Key words
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Main subject:
Pain, Postoperative
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Palate
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Phonation
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Sleep Apnea Syndromes
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Voice
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Retrospective Studies
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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Eustachian Tube
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Muscles
Type of study:
Observational_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Journal of Rhinology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article