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2. Stanford Protocol - Wikipedia

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   The Stanford Protocol is a combination of surgeries that are undertaken to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The Protocol involves two phases, the first of which involves UPPP and one or more of Genioglossus Advancement or Hyoid Suspension. The Second Phase of the operation involves maxillomandibular advancement.

3. Somnoplasty - Wikipedia

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   Prior to somnoplasty procedure, a doctor may want a patient to attempt more conservative remedies such as sleeping in a different position. [3] Once the Somnoplasty procedure is started, the patient is given a local anesthetic and a special needle-like electrode with an insulating sleeve covering all but the tip, that delivers RF energy under the surface of the tissue.

4. What is Sleep Apnea? Symptoms & Treatment Options - AOL

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   Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 20 percent of people in the United States. It happens when your breathing temporarily stops while you sleep. Depending on the severity ...

5. Sleep surgery - Wikipedia

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   Most obstructive sleep apnea sufferers have multiple points of obstruction in their airway and therefore require multilevel sleep surgery in order to maximize the efficacy of treatment. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis showed that multilevel sleep surgery achieves a 60.3% apnea hypopnea index (AHI) reduction. [2]

6. What to Do If You Have Sleep Apnea - AOL

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   Pre-surgery, they perform a sleep endoscopy (the procedure involving the camera), to see exactly how the person’s airway is collapsing. “That helps us tailor the surgical treatment to the ...

7. Sleep apnea: causes, symptoms, treatments, and how it ... - AOL

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   "This metric helps your doctor determine the severity of your sleep apnea and can help guide treatment choices." Obstructive sleep apnea can be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. Mild sleep ...