What is uvolopulatofaryngoplasty?

uvolopalatopharyngoplasty (UPP) is a surgery in which some neck tissues are removed. Depending on the patient's needs, they may remove tissues or may not include parts of UVula, soft palate, almonds, adenoids and pharynx. UPP is used to treat sleep apnea, a disorder in which the passage of air in the throat closes during sleep, leading to the deprivation of oxygen, sudden awakening and loud snoring. Stanford protocol is a number of operations organized in two phases. In the first phase, soft tissues that can block the airways, removed or restructured, often including the base of the tongue. If the patient still has breathing problems at night, but there has been no complications due to the first phase procedures, the Stanford protocol proceeds to the second phase in which the jaws and tongue move forward in surgery called maxilomandibular progress.

While the Stanford protocol has a high success rate, 60 to 70 percent of patients are completely cured and 90 PROgent is experiencing significant improvements, UPP in isolation often disappoints. In addition, it is a debate on how much uvolopalatofaryngoplasty contributes to the final success of the Stanford Protocol. UPP also carries a number of risks that make its usefulness disputed.

In some cases, uvolopulato -oxoplasty may cause scar formation that limits the airways more than before, resulting in an even worse sleep apnea. Many patients with UPP also have problems with severe acid reflux after the procedure. Other potential complications are bleeding, swelling, infections, sore throat and swallowing problems.

Some patients who undergo UVOlopalv result in an atopharyngoplasty in isolation. Although unusual in English speakers, the problems of the UPP speech often include the quality of the nose to the voice. If uvula is removed, the patient will no longer be able to produce uvular sounds like fromVUK "R" in standard French French.

Recovery after UPP takes about three weeks during which it can be very difficult to swallow. Postoperative remedy can cause insomnia and worsen sleep apnea. Even in cases where uvolopalatofaryngoplasty is initially useful in the prevention of snoring, sleep apnea tends to repeat within a few years without maxilomandibular procedure. Only 60 percent of patients who have undergone UPP areolated are claiming that they would undergo surgery again.