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Meanings of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in English

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uvulopalatofaringoplàstia
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Surgical procedure.

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          uvulopalatofaringoplàstia

          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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                Usage of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in English
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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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                Translations for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
                Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty through the time