Effects of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on hemorheology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
; (24): 267-268, 2008.
Article
in Zh
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effect of UPPP on hemorheology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).@*METHOD@#Thirty patients of moderate or severe OSAHS were randomly selected from February 2004 to February 2006 in our hospital. Among them, 11 cases are moderate OSAHS (AHI40). They were received uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Whole blood specific viscosity, erythrocytic and erythrocyte aggregation index were detected before and after operation.@*RESULT@#The values of testing in post operation were significantly lower than that in pre-operation (P<0.01).@*CONCLUSION@#Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty has can improve abnormity of hemorheology of OSAHS and decrease the danger of cerebrovascular disorder.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
Palate
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Pharynx
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General Surgery
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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
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Uvula
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Blood
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Treatment Outcome
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Hemorheology
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
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Methods
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article