Predictive models of objective oropharyngeal OSA surgery outcomes: Success rate and AHI reduction ratio

Predictive models of objective oropharyngeal OSA surgery outcomes: Success rate and AHI reduction ratio

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to develop a predictive model of objective oropharyngeal obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgery outcomes including success rate and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) reduction ratio in adult OSA patients. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective outcome research. METHODS All subjects with OSA who underwent oropharyngeal and/or nasal surgery and were followed for at least 3 mon...

Patient-perceived and objective functional outcomes following transoral robotic surgery for early oropharyngeal carcinoma.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in patient-perceived swallowing function over time following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for primary T1 and T2 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. DESIGN Prospective case series. SETTING Academic tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Forty-two patients with T1 or T2 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. INTERVENTION TORS-assisted resection of indica...

Comparison of Grafting Success Rate and Hearing Outcomes between Primary and Revision Tympanoplasties

Introduction: There are a few studies that compare the outcomes between primary and revision tympanoplasties. The purpose of the present study was to compare the results of type I tympanoplasty (i.e., synonymous to myringoplasty) and revision myringoplasty based on the closure of tympanic membrane perforation and hearing improvement. Materials and Methods: Thisprospective single-blind study was...

Outcomes for multilevel surgery for sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea, transoral robotic surgery, and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS This study evaluates the outcomes of multilevel surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who underwent transoral robotic surgery (TORS) (i.e., posterior glossectomy and limited lateral pharyngectomy) with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). STUDY DESIGN Prospective, nonrandomized trial with historical controls. METHODS All patients underwent pre- and posto...

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