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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/8/1196 |
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