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  • Title: [Effects of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty on hemorheology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome].
    Author: Zhou Y, Wang L, Yan L.
    Journal: Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2008 Mar; 22(6):267-8. PubMed ID: 18533564.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of UPPP on hemorheology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). METHOD: Thirty patients of moderate or severe OSAHS were randomly selected from February 2004 to February 2006 in our hospital. Among them, 11 cases are moderate OSAHS (AHI<40), 19 cases are severe OSAHS (AHI>40). They were received uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Whole blood specific viscosity, erythrocytic and erythrocyte aggregation index were detected before and after operation. RESULT: The values of testing in post operation were significantly lower than that in pre-operation (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty has can improve abnormity of hemorheology of OSAHS and decrease the danger of cerebrovascular disorder.
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