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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/17/4960 |
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