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Meanings of palatopharyngoplasty in English

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"
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        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
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        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
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        Mr Zardari and the PPP government can be faulted for many things.
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        The PPP program aims to helping small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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        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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