Efficacy of endoscopic static pressure/area assessment of the passive pharynx in predicting uvulopalatopharyngoplasty outcomes

199939 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Shiroh Isono · Chiba University

Akiko Shimada · Chiba Kaihin Municipal Hospital

Abstract

Endoscopic assessment of anatomic abnormality of the pharynx in paralyzed patients with sleep-disordered breathing under general anesthesia has clinical value for the improvement of UPPP outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Voice and Speech Disorders Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Laryngoscope

Volume 109, Issue 5, pp. 769-774

DOI: 10.1097/00005537-199905000-00016

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