The relationship of tongue fat content and efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnea

The relationship of tongue fat content and efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract Background To investigate the relationship between tongue fat content and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its effects on the efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in the Chinese group. Method Fifty-two participants concluded to this study were diagnosed as OSA by perfor...

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Main Authors: Bingjie Zhao, Zine Cao, Yushan Xie, Yewen Shi, Yitong Zhang, Shiyu Liu, Xi Chen, Lina Ma, Xiaoxin Niu, Yonglong Su, Yani Feng, Chunfeng Lian, Xiaoyong Ren, Haiqin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Tongue fat
Magnetic resonance imaging
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Upper airway
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02144-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02144-x

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