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Uvulopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure performed with the aim of reducing or eliminating snoring. It is an out-patient procedure, in which a laser is used to remove parts or all of the uvula at the rear of the mouth. [1] The surgery usually requires three to five visits, with each lasting less than 30 minutes. [2]
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (also known by the abbreviations UPPP and UP3) is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery used to remove tissue and/or remodel tissue in the throat. . This could be because of sleep iss
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Genioglossus advancement (GA) is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery in which the base of the tongue is pulled forward. [1] It is usually to increase airway size due to deformity or a sleep breathing disorder.
A uvulotomy or staphylotomy is any cutting operation performed on the uvula. [1]The procedure was performed in European medieval medicine.The Norwegian Eiríkr Hákonarson bled to death following such an operation.
-centesis : surgical puncture-tripsy : crushing or breaking up-desis : fusion of two parts into one, stabilization-ectomy : surgical removal (see List of -ectomies). ...
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