| Efficacy of laser palatoplasty: four-year results. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12296611 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There are few reports on the long-term results of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP), with some casting doubt about its long-term efficacy. We report satisfactory results in patients with more than four years' follow-up. We conducted a retrospective study of patients who underwent LAUP at the Princess of Wales Hospital over a period of five years. Thirty-three patients underwent LAUP as a day case procedure. They had had a mean follow-up period of four years and five months. Twenty-eight of these were asked details of their pre- and postoperative levels of snoring regarding frequency, volume and disturbance to their partners. There was a 50% reduction in frequency of snoring, a 51.85% reduction in volume and a 53.7% reduction in disturbance to their partners. All these figures are statistically significant (p<0.001). Overall, 60.8% of the patients felt the surgery was successful and had reduced their snoring to acceptable levels. We conclude that LAUP is an effective treatment for snoring, even in the long term. |
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Authors:
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A A Maheshwar; K G Gomez; M Obilanade; R A Evans |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 56 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-09-25 Completed Date: 2002-11-22 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 501-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan. |
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Adult Aged Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Laser Therapy* / standards Male Middle Aged Palate, Soft / surgery* Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires Recurrence Retrospective Studies Snoring / surgery* Treatment Outcome |
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