Short-term postoperative CPAP may improve the outcomes of velopharyngeal surgery for obstructive sleep apnea
ConclusionShort-term postoperative CPAP treatment may improve the outcomes of velopharyngeal surgery for OSA in patients who have respiratory events related hypoxia after surgery. Further studies are necessary for the underlying mechanisms.
Source: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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