Comparison of postoperative pain scores and dysphagia between anterior palatoplasty and uvulopalatal flap surgeries.

CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE: Since the success rates of surgical interventions to the soft palate are similar, preferring surgical approaches with a less damage to the life quality of patients after operations is more rational. In this regard, AP, which is technically quite simple with a short operation time and fewer postoperative complaints affecting life quality such as pain or dysphagia may be preferred in selected patients with OSA.
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Source: Acta Oto-Laryngologica - January 28, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yüksel E, Mutlu M, Bayır Ö, Yüceege M, Akın İ, Saylam G, Özdek A, Fırat H, Korkmaz MH Tags: Acta Otolaryngol Source Type: research