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Surgery of snoring.

A S Gordon, M L Giles, D A Harding

    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
    |November 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery effectively cured symptomatic snoring in all adult patients. While UPPP significantly reduced snoring severity, it did not completely eliminate it in every case.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Habitual loud snoring affects a significant portion of the adult population.
    • Snoring can be the sole indicator of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea syndrome, a serious condition.
    • Surgical interventions are explored for managing severe snoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), with or without concurrent nasal surgery, in treating habitual snoring.
    • To quantitatively assess the impact of UPPP on snoring severity.

    Main Methods:

    • Patients undergoing UPPP for snoring were included in the study.
    • Surgical procedures involved uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, with or without complementary nasal surgery.
    • Quantitative grading was employed to measure snoring severity before and after surgery.

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    Main Results:

    • All patients achieved a cure for their symptomatic snoring.
    • Quantitative analysis confirmed a significant reduction in snoring severity across all participants.
    • Complete abolition of snoring was not achieved in every patient post-surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a highly effective surgical treatment for symptomatic snoring.
    • While UPPP significantly improves snoring, residual snoring may persist in some individuals.
    • The procedure offers a viable solution for patients suffering from disruptive snoring.