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Upper airway resistance syndrome surgery
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Surgery
Surgery
Various surgical options including UPPP (Uvulo Palato Pharyngo Plasty) and linguloplasty to increase the dimensions of the upper airway and to reduce the collapsibility of the airway are effective.
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