Swallowing evaluation after surgery for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: uvulopalatopharyngoplasty vs. expansion pharyngoplasty

ConclusionsOSAS patients show sub-clinical changes in swallowing pattern before surgery. Both surgical techniques are related to transitory changes in swallowing biomechanics. Complete or partial reversal to pre-operative swallowing parameters occurs 1  month after both surgery techniques.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research