The Changes in the Severity of Deep Neck Infection Post-UPPP and Tonsillectomy in Patients with OSAS

The Changes in the Severity of Deep Neck Infection Post-UPPP and Tonsillectomy in Patients with OSAS

The main aim of this study is to compare the incidence rate and severity of deep neck infection (DNI) in patients post-UPPP+ T (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty plus tonsillectomy) and without UPPP+ T. We utilized the data derived from the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database (LHID) of the National Healt...

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Main Authors: Pin-Ching Hu, Liang-Chun Shih, Wen-Dien Chang, Jung-Nien Lai, Pei-Shao Liao, Chih-Jaan Tai, Chia-Der Lin, Hei-Tung Yip, Te-Chun Shen, Yung-An Tsou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
deep neck infection
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
National Health Insurance Research Database
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/8/1196

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