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The true incidence and comprehensive characteristics of Long Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) are currently unknown. This is the first population-based outreach study of Long COVID within an entire health system, conducted to determine operational needs to care for patients with Long COVID.
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INTRODUCTION: Genioglossal advancement is a surgical procedure for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that has lost favor as a primary treatment strategy. The authors describe utilization of a modified genioglossal advancement (MGA), combining a geniotubercle advancement via sliding genioplasty and a glossopexy. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed. Preoperative and postoperative apnea-hypopnea indices (AHIs) were compared to determine OSA treatment success. RESULTS: Five patients underwent MGA. Three subjects had preoperative and postoperative AHI scores which improved from 61, 28, and 19 (meanâ=â36) to 4.5, 2, and 6.3 (meanâ=â4.3), respectively. Two subjects had incomplete data for comparison. All subjects had an acceptable esthetic outcome. DISCUSSION: In properly selected subjects, MGA can alleviate OSA and provide improved esthetic outcomes.