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1 Introduction It is obvious to the reader of this textbook that there is a plethora of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) palatal surgeries. Because palatal anatomy varies between individuals, different…

1 Introduction Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), first described by Fujita in 1981, was the first surgical procedure specifically designed to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and it is still the…

1 Introduction In the last 20 years the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring has seen a continuous expansion and refinement. As surgeons gained more information about…

Elevoplasty is a minimally invasive physician’s office intervention to treat patients who present with mild to moderate snoring who choose not to wear an appliance to assist with sleep and…

1 Introduction Snoring is caused by the vibration of the structures in the oral cavity and oropharynx—namely the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, base of tongue, epiglottis, and pharyngeal walls. Most…

1 Introduction Snoring is a highly prevalent condition consisting of irregular respiratory sounds during sleep that are sufficiently loud enough to disturb a bed partner. A recent large health survey…

1 Introduction Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) is a surgical procedure for the treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. LAUP involves the use of a surgical laser to sequentially…

1 Introduction The nasal valve is defined as the flow-limiting segment of the nasal airway, located at the triangular aperture between the upper lateral cartilage and the septum. The angle…

1 Introduction A vast array of choices is available to the otolaryngologist to treat simple snoring. The majority of these procedures function via the principle of palatal stiffening in which…

1 Introduction Difficulty breathing through the nose is one of the most frequent complaints presented to an otolaryngologist. Nasal septal deviation and turbinate hypertrophy are easily identified as areas of…