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  • Title: [Evaluate the effect of CO2 laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].
    Author: Peng Y, Fan J, Wu J, Deng B, Sun A.
    Journal: Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2009 Apr; 23(7):302-4. PubMed ID: 19670607.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To seek the effect of CO2 laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (LAUP) of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). METHOD: Patients with OSAHS confirmed by polysomnography (PSG) were chosen. Ninety-six patients were completed PSG studies of more than 6 months after CO2 LAUP. RESULT: The 96 patients' follow-up period was 6 months, 29 cases were cured; 34 cases had notable effects; 13 cases had effects; 20 cases had no effects. The effective rate was 79.17% (76/96). CONCLUSION: Application CO2 LAUP is a safe and effective treatment method for OSAHS.
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