The effectiveness of laser sculptural uvaloplasty in a patient with ronchopahty and severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Objective. To present a clinical case of successful application of laser sculptural uvulopalatoplasty in a patient with ronchopathy and severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.Materias and methods. The article describes a clinical case of successful application of soft palate surgery – laser sculptural uvulopalatoplasty – in a patient with ronchopathy and severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.Results. After the described surgical intervention, rehabilitation stage was wihtout complications. A complete relief from night snoring and apnea in the patient has been achieved. The obtained results and the absence of complications after surgery were registered in the patient for the next 5 years and more.Conclusion. Laser sculptural uvulopalatoplasty is a safe and effective method of treating patients with ronchopathy and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, even severe one, which provides a stable and complete relief from night snoring and its complications.
Source: Laser Medicine
Author: V. B. Knyazkov
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404339879