Transoral Tongue Suspension for Obstructive Sleep Apnea—A Preliminary Study

Transoral Tongue Suspension for Obstructive Sleep Apnea—A Preliminary Study

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel technique for transoral tongue suspension (TOTS) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Material and Methods: The retrospective study enrolled 24 consecutive OSA patients (21 males; average age, 43 years; average apnea–hypopnea index (AH...

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Main Authors: Li-Jen Hsin, Yi-Chan Lee, Wan-Ni Lin, Yi-An Lu, Li-Ang Lee, Ming-Shao Tsai, Wen-Nuan Cheng, Yen-Ting Chiang, Hsueh-Yu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
transoral tongue suspension
obstructive sleep apnea
tongue base suspension
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
snoring
daytime sleepiness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/17/4960

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