Acta oto-laryngologica
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Acta oto-laryngologica · Jul 2013
Lingual artery CTA-guided midline partial glossectomy for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome.
Midline partial glossectomy guided by lingual artery computed tomographic angiography (CTA) demonstrated a satisfactory safety profile and therapeutic effect for patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) due to tongue hypertrophy. ⋯ All the operations proceeded uneventfully without any complications, demonstrating a satisfactory safety profile. After a follow-up period of more than 6 months, of the 67 patients undergoing the procedure, 24 were cured and 34 exhibited markedly improved sleep, whereas 9 showed little or no improvement, giving an effectiveness rate of 86.6% for the operation.