Title
Tongue Surgery That Works in OSA
Date Issued
01 September 2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
review
Author(s)
Baptista P.M.
Garaycochea O.
O’Connor C.
Plaza G.
Publisher(s)
Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Abstract
Purpose of Review: To describe the current knowledge about tongue base surgery (TBS) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Diagnostic tools and surgical techniques developed during the last years will be illustrated. Recent Findings: Tongue base (TB) obstruction can be objectively assessed in a multidisciplinary way through polysomnography, DISE, imaging studies, and measurements of tongue strength. Transoral approaches for TBS include midline glossectomy, radiofrequency TB reduction, coblation TB reduction/resection, and TORS. Transcervical approaches include TB suspension techniques and the newly described upper airway stimulation surgery (UAS). A description of each technique is made. Summary: Selecting a successful surgical approach depends on many factors such as the age of the patients, AHI severity, patient’s airway collapse pattern, body mass index, surgeon experience, and patient’s preference. It is important to discuss also surgical treatment expectations, pain, rapid recovery, and disposition to undergo device implantation. TB approach can be used as part of a single procedure or as part of a multilevel approach.
Start page
285
End page
293
Volume
9
Issue
3
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Otorrinolaringología Medicina clínica
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85107697920
Source
Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports
ISSN of the container
2167583X
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