Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2015 Sep;58(9):604-608. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.604.
Outcome Predictors of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jaehoon@kuh.ac.kr
- KMID: 2063268
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.604
Abstract
- The prognostic factor for surgical success in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient is very important for determining treatment modality. If the chance of surgical success is expected to be high, surgery could be the first option. However, the chance is low, continuous positive airway pressure or oral appliance should be given priority. This article is a systematic review with regard to outcome predictor of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in OSA. Various predictors are briefly reviewed and problems are discussed to help readers' decision.
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