Abstract
We performed uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and nasal surgery simultaneously for 13 patients with sleep-disordered breathing.Comparing these patients with 21 cases who underwent UPPP and nasal surgery, respectively, for age, body mass index (BMI), nasal cavity resistance, quantity of bleeding, operation duration, post-operative course and hospitalization period, there were no statistically significant differences except hospitalization period. (p<0.05).No major complications such as airway loss, near-fatal hemorrhage, or arrythmia occurred.We performed simultaneous operations under patient selection standards as follows: 1) aged under 45, 2) BMI less than 30kg/m2, 3) no cardiopulmonary diseases, 4) the subject has simple snoring or obstructive sleep apnea with an apnea index of less than 20times/hour, 5) no indications for the type of tongue base.We consider that maintaining these standards and careful respiratory management will lead to good results.
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