scholarly journals Pharyngoplasty in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea: Efficacy of Surgical Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruggeri Carlos S ◽  
López Sebastian
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Surgical Techniques

Comparison of early postoperative pain among surgical techniques for obstructive sleep apnea

2012 ◽  
Vol 269 (11) ◽  
pp. 2433-2440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timur Akcam ◽  
Hasan Huseyin Arslan ◽  
Suleyman Deniz ◽  
Hakan Genc ◽  
Omer Karakoc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals Lateral-Expansion Pharyngoplasty: Combined Technique for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (01) ◽  
pp. e107-e111 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antonio Pinto ◽  
Luciana Balester Mello de Godoy ◽  
Heloisa dos Santos Sobreira Nunes ◽  
Kelly Elia Abdo ◽  
Gabriella Spinola Jahic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Lateral Expansion ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

Abstract Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by episodes of partial or complete collapse during sleep of different regions of the upper airway. Surgery for OSAS evolved with the introduction of different techniques, considering new surgical concept of reconstruction of the upper airway. Objective To retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of a new approach aimed at reducing pharyngeal collapse by combining two surgical techniques: lateral and expansion pharyngoplasty. Methods We reviewed the medical records of 38 patients with OSAS undergoing lateral/expansion pharyngoplasty from January 2012 to December 2016. The following data were collected: patient age, gender, and pre- and postoperative body mass index (BMI), Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) scores, snoring visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, and polysomnography (PSG) results. Results The PSG results showed a significant reduction in the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) from 22.4 ± 27.3 events/h preoperatively to 13.6 ± 17.9 events/h postoperatively (p = 0.009), with postoperative AHI reduction greater than 50% in 63.2% of the patients. There was also a significant reduction in the microarousal index (19.5 ± 22.6 vs 11.0 ± 13.4 events/h; p = 0.001) and in the minimum oxygen saturation (82.6 ± 10.3 vs 86.9 ± 11.1; p = 0.007). Conclusions Lateral-expansion pharyngoplasty represents a new surgical strategy for the treatment of OSAS in patients with palatal collapse by combining two different techniques: lateral and expansion pharyngoplasty. The two techniques, performed as a one-stage procedure, led to improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, and PSG respiratory parameters by acting on lateral and retropalatal collapse, producing favorable results with good applicability in otolaryngology clinical practice.

scholarly journals Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and barbed reposition pharyngoplasty with and without hyoid suspension for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: A comparison of long-term functional results

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Minni ◽  
Fabrizio Cialente ◽  
Massimo Ralli ◽  
Andrea Colizza ◽  
Quirino Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension ◽  
Hypopnea Syndrome

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common condition; when conservative approaches are not effective, surgical techniques aimed at reducing the airway obstruction effect are used. This retrospective study aimed at comparing the functional outcomes in patients with OSAHS undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) according to Fairbanks and barbed reposition pharyngoplasty (BRP) according to Mantovani, with or without hyoid suspension (HS). One-hundred twenty-two consecutive OSAHS patients who underwent surgical treatment were included in the study. Patients were divided into 4 groups; all patients underwent preoperative and postoperative polysomnography (PSG) with apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI) evaluation, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) evaluation. The results were analyzed according to the different surgical procedures, in relation to the preoperative PSG and anthropometric data. A significant reduction was observed at 18-month follow-up for patients in BRP group for BMI (p = 0.004), ESS (p < 0.0001), ODI (p < 0.0001), and AHI (p < 0.0001). Risk factors for poor postoperative AHI reduction were evaluated; preoperative AHI was the strongest independent protective factor, while preoperative ODI was the strongest risk factor. The association of HS with UPPP or BRP showed significant results in terms of higher postoperative AHI reduction only when associated to UPPP (p < 0.0001). This study showed that the BRP technique was more effective compared to UPPP for patients with OSAHS. The association of HS showed greater benefits in UPPP compared to BRP.  Randomized prospective trials with longer follow-up are necessary to confirm our results and formulate a more accurate indication of the optimal therapeutic strategy.

scholarly journals Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Techniques beyond Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Amal Isaiah ◽  
Ron B Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Childhood Health ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Controversial Topic

ABSTRACT Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) affects 1 in 10 children in the United States and poses a growing threat to childhood health. Although tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is considered the standard of care for treatment of pediatric SDB, up to 25% of children present with persistent symptoms after surgery. Success of treatment modalities, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is affected by compliance. Management of residual SDB is a complex, and often controversial topic. Here we discuss options for managing childhood SDB that persists after initial management with tonsillectomy. How to cite this article Isaiah A, Mitchell RB. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Techniques beyond Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. Int J Head Neck Surg 2016;7(2):109-114.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF THE PALATAL SURGERIES IN THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr Nabil Rabie ◽  
Ossama Mady ◽  
Ahmed Negm El-Shazly ◽  
Alaa Abouzeid
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
P Value ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty ◽  
Sphincter Pharyngoplasty ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract Background The first description of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea was in ‘The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club’ published by English writer Charles Dickens in 18361. The first introduction of the terms ‘sleep apnea syndrome’ and ‘obstructive sleep apnea syndrome’ was by Guilleminault et al in 1967. Subsequently, Guilleminault coined the term ‘upper airway resistance syndrome’ in 19932. Objectives This paper aims to examine published articles between January 2008 and January 2019 on the different palatal surgeries performed on OSA patients and the treatment outcomes, which in turn will be used to determine two things. The first being the effectiveness of various palatal surgical techniques in treating OSAS and the second (if applicable) the most effective of the palatal surgical techniques in treating OSAS. Patients and Methods The current review followed the guidelines of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis statement 2009 (PRISMA)5. The detailed steps of methods were described elsewhere as well as PRISMA checklist. The quality of relevant studies was assessed using NIH quality assessment tool for observational cohort and cross -sectional studies as well as NIH tool for quality assessment for case series studies. Results Meta-analyses of relevant studies showed that the surgical technique that achieved the best reduction on AHI was the lateral pharyngoplasty followed by the Anterior Palatoplasty, with a significant mean reduction of [(SMD= -0.848, 95% CI (-1.209 – -0.487), p-value&lt;0.001) and (SMD= -0.864, 95% CI (-1.234 – -0.494), p-value&lt;0.001), respectively]. The technique responsible for the best improvement in ESS was the Relocation Pharyngoplasty, with a significant mean reduction of [SMD= -0.998, 95% CI (-1.253 – -0.743), p-value&lt;0.001]. Minimal O2 saturation level improved most with the Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty, with a significant mean reduction of [SMD= 1.011, 95% CI (0.581 – 1.440), p-value&lt;0.001]. The surgical procedure that result in the best post-operative VAS was Z-Palatoplasty, with a significant mean reduction of [SMD= -1. 551, 95% CI (-2.049 – -1.052), p-value&lt;0.001]. soft palate length change with a significant mean reduction of [SMD= -2.219, 95% CI (-2.730 – 1.708), p-value&lt;0.001]. Finally, meta-analyses of relevant studies showed that expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty achieved the overall highest success rate [Event rate= 77%, 95% CI (65.4%– 85.5%), p-value&lt;0.001] Conclusion The best procedure for treating OSA varies from patient to patient and there is no universal cure-all. Careful patient selection and pre-operative evaluation are mandatory.

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