[Nasopharyngeal stenosis after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty]

We report a case of nasopharyngeal stenosis after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). A 42-year-old man underwent UPPP because of severe snoring. Two months later, a severe nasopharyngeal stenosis was observed upon examination. The stenosis was caused by the adhesion of the soft palate to the posterior pharyngeal scar. X-ray examination of the patient's pharynx revealed that the postoperative nasopharyngeal stenosis may have also been caused by the depth of the pharynx, in addition to the morphological anomaly. To avoid velopharyngeal insufficiency and nasopharyngeal stenosis, careful examination of the pharynx prior to surgery is highly recommended.