The treatment of snoring in the armed forces.
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چکیده
Snoring is a common problem, which may have widespread medical and social implications. This is particularly true in the setting of the armed forces where snoring may have significant effects in terms of personal performance, social interaction and security. This paper discusses the general management of snoring in the military environment and in particular the clinical effectiveness of one surgical procedure, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. In this study, the procedure proves to be an effective surgical option in the management of snoring.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 145 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999