Radiofrequency ablation treatment of soft palate for patients with snoring: A systematic review of effectiveness and adverse effects

Bäck, Leif; Hytönen, Maija; Roine, Risto P.; Malmivaara, Antti

doi:10.1002/lary.20215

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“…However, as intensity of the snoring is a subjective perception, there is no general agreement on how snoring should be assessed, and many different types of questionnaires are in use [25]. On the other hand, a VAS is a standard measurement tool that allows measuring a characteristic or attitude that is believed to range across a continuum of values and cannot easily be directly measured [26].…”

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Changes in emotional state of bed partners of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea patients following radiofrequency tissue ablation: a pilot study

Uloza¹,

Balsevičius²,

Sakalauskas³

et al. 2009

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Changes in emotional state of bed partners of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea patients following radiofrequency tissue ablation: a pilot study

Uloza¹,

Balsevičius²,

Sakalauskas³

et al. 2009

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“…This procedure has been shown to improve snoring, but evidence for treatment of OSA is still lacking [33,34]. Pillar palatal implants is a minimally invasive procedure based on the insertion of polyester implants in the soft palate, inducing local stiffening.…”

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Surgical Therapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review

2012

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease characterized by intermittent and repetitive narrowing of the airway during sleep. Surgical therapies for the treatment of OSA aim to improve airway patency by addressing selected site(s) of obstruction. Because several areas may each be responsible for the narrowing, different surgical modalities have also been developed. In this review, we give an overview of surgery for each of potential obstruction site(s). As a consequence of the multi-factorial and heterogeneous etiology of OSA, surgical therapies need to be selected and performed specifically for each patient, as there is no perfect surgery that will fit all patients. As with any other treatment modalities for OSA, surgical therapies have variable efficacy, but are a very important tool on OSA management in selected patients and have been shown effectiveness in decreasing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.

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“…A recent study (contrary to previous short term results) suggests that radiofrequency may be redundant for a long term desired effect. 3,4 Energy deliverance by laser can achieve similar results and also being cost effective. Lasers are commonly found in ENT office practice used for wide range of applications.…”

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Palatal Ttiffening via Transoral, Retrograde Interstitial Laser Coagulation

Krespi¹,

Kizhner

2011

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Current treatment modalities for snoring may include mucosal removal, coblation or radiofrequency palatoplasty, injection snoreplasty and placement of palatal implants with described disadvantages. We introduce a new laser assisted method avoiding intraoral injury. A pilot study treating 13 loud snorers having an RDI<8 was conducted. A diode laser coupled to a flexible fiberand a handle with curved needle was used. The fiber was introduced into the nasal surface of soft palate between palatoglossal and glossopharyngeal arches and advanced progressively anteriorly after pulling the uvula forward three times to create palatal scarring and stiffening. All responded to a phone survey. Six patients reported significant improvement, 4 had some improvement, 2 had mild improvement and one patient had no change. Pain score was moderate for 3 patients while the rest had mild pain. The laser harbors many advantages over other methods. Results with this technique are encouraging further studies.

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Radiofrequency ablation treatment of soft palate for patients with snoring: A systematic review of effectiveness and adverse effects

Cited by 49 publications

References 36 publications

Changes in emotional state of bed partners of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea patients following radiofrequency tissue ablation: a pilot study

Changes in emotional state of bed partners of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea patients following radiofrequency tissue ablation: a pilot study

Surgical Therapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review

Palatal Ttiffening via Transoral, Retrograde Interstitial Laser Coagulation

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