Jan Wedman1, Harald Miljeteig. 1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. j.wedman@kno.azg.nl
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Uvulopalatoplasty, performed with high-frequency radio waves, was evaluated as a treatment for social snoring. METHODS: Forty male social snorers were included in this prospective, nonrandomized study. Patients' subjective complaints before, during, and 3 months after radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty were recorded on a visual analogue scale. RESULTS: Complications were negligible. Snoring sounds and daytime tiredness reduced significantly. Considering effect and suffering during and after surgery, a high number of patients (93%) were willing to undergo the procedure again if necessary. CONCLUSIONS: The results of radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP) seem to be similar to other surgical methods used to reduce snoring. The relative small investments needed and its simplicity makes RAUP a good alternative to known treatment strategies.
OBJECTIVE: Uvulopalatoplasty, performed with high-frequency radio waves, was evaluated as a treatment for social snoring. METHODS: Forty male social snorers were included in this prospective, nonrandomized study. Patients' subjective complaints before, during, and 3 months after radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty were recorded on a visual analogue scale. RESULTS: Complications were negligible. Snoring sounds and daytime tiredness reduced significantly. Considering effect and suffering during and after surgery, a high number of patients (93%) were willing to undergo the procedure again if necessary. CONCLUSIONS: The results of radio-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP) seem to be similar to other surgical methods used to reduce snoring. The relative small investments needed and its simplicity makes RAUP a good alternative to known treatment strategies.
Authors: Carlos Miguel Chiesa Estomba; Teresa Rivera Schmitz; Carla Cristina Ossa Echeverri; Frank Alberto Betances Reinoso; José Fariña Conde; Dionisio Alonso Parraga Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2015-04-03 Impact factor: 2.503