Combined radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base and soft palate in obstructive sleep apnoea

Acta Oto-laryngologica
Boris A StuckJoachim T Maurer

Abstract

To investigate the safety and efficacy of combined temperature-controlled radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of the tongue base and soft palate in obstructive sleep apnoea. A total of 20 patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and combined palatal and retrolingual obstruction were included in a non-randomized clinical trial and 51 combined treatments were performed under local anaesthesia. Postoperative pain was assessed using visual analogue scales. Functional parameters, daytime sleepiness and quality of life were assessed using questionnaires (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Short Form-36) before and 12 weeks after the last treatment session. Concurrently, polysomnography was performed on two consecutive nights. Results The mean postoperative pain score dropped from 5.6 at Day 1 to 0.6 at Day 7. Painkillers were taken for a mean of 3.3 days. There were no postoperative complications or changes in functional parameters. Daytime sleepiness improved significantly (p<0.05). The mean respiratory disturbance index was reduced from 25.3+/-11.4 to 16.7+/-15.3 (p<0.05). Six out of 18 (33%) patients were cured after a mean of 2.7 treatment sessions. Combined radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of the tongue base and soft palat...Continue Reading

References

Sep 1, 1996·Archives of Otolaryngology--head & Neck Surgery·S G Ramirez, D I Loube
Apr 13, 1999·Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·N R LeeR B Robins
Mar 4, 2000·Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·S C Coleman, T L Smith

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Nov 23, 2006·Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung·Sandra WeltBoris A Stuck
Jul 5, 2012·Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung·Joachim T Maurer
Dec 5, 2006·Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·Giovanni SorrentiAlberto Rinaldi Ceroni
Nov 26, 2009·Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·Chairat Neruntarat, Suprapol Chantapant
Feb 7, 2014·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Yen-Liang ChangShih-Han Hung
May 17, 2008·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Alexander BaischBoris A Stuck
Jun 7, 2005·Primary Care·Eric J OlsonTimothy I Morgenthaler
Aug 23, 2011·Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·Jeffrey R Prinsell
May 11, 2010·The Medical Clinics of North America·Jon-Erik C Holty, Christian Guilleminault
Jul 12, 2005·Anesthesiology Clinics of North America·Marion Everett Couch, Brent Senior
Apr 7, 2016·Journal of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery = Le Journal D'oto-rhino-laryngologie Et De Chirurgie Cervico-faciale·Brian W RotenbergKenny P Pang
May 19, 2010·Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine·Winfried J Randerath
Nov 19, 2005·Expert Review of Medical Devices·Peter A Cistulli, Ronald R Grunstein
Sep 23, 2008·The Laryngoscope·Joshua FarrarM Boyd Gillespie
Dec 27, 2017·The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology·Hsin-Ching LinYung-Che Chen
Apr 21, 2011·Deutsches Ärzteblatt International·Thomas Verse, Karl Hörmann

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Robert W RileyC Guilleminault
Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
K LiC Guilleminault
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved