Abstract
Program Description:
Palate surgery is the primary surgical approach for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Although uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) was described 30 years ago, the past 10 to 15 years have witnessed the development of alternative palatoplasty techniques. This miniseminar draws from leading surgeons who have developed these procedures and/or performed clinical trials related to them. Findings from published studies will enable attendees to learn more about selection from among the procedures for their patients.
Educational Objectives:
(1) Interpret evidence regarding the range of palatoplasty techniques: UPPP, modified expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty (aka functional expansion pharyngoplasty), relocation pharyngoplasty, lateral pharyngoplasty, Z-palatoplasty, and palatal advancement. (2) Identify the key patient characteristics to guide the selection among palate surgery techniques.
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