Effect of classic uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on voice acoustics and speech nasalance
<b>Background and Objective :</b> Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a commonly used surgical technique for oropharyngeal reconstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This procedure can be done either through the classic or the laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2010-01-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2010;volume=30;issue=6;spage=459;epage=463;aulast=Abu |