Usage of "UPPP" | TermGallery

Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea)

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Examples for "uvulopalatopharyngoplasty"

A group of 21 patients fulfilling strict inclusion and exclusion criteria underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty performed by a single surgeon using a modified technique. 
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of somnofluoroscopy in the selection of candidates for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). 
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Conclusions: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is successful treatment for obstructive events occurring in the lateral sleep position, especially in patients without positional dependency. 
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It also shows contact details for personnel involved in various PPP projects. 
 The Irish Times 

The government has tried to address these concerns through the PPP structure. 
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Similarly, we are unable to enrol new PPP lenders at this time. 
 The Irish Times 

Mr Zardari and the PPP government can be faulted for many things. 
 The Guardian 

The PPP program aims to helping small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. 
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Usage of UPPP in English

The change of positional dependency after UPPP was evaluated. 
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This implies that patients who have become position dependent may benefit from positional therapy after UPPP. 
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It appears that somnofluoroscopy is a reliable selection criterion for UPPP in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. 
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of somnofluoroscopy in the selection of candidates for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). 
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Conclusion:Taking spirolactone orally after H-UPPP may relieve laryngeal edema and complications for OSA patients, and it will also shorten the period needed for staphyledema resolution. 
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Meanings of UPPP in English