Abstract
Snoring is caused by vibrating anatomical structures in the upper aerodigestive tract. It can be treated surgically and non-surgically, although resective procedures are associated with high postoperative morbidity and failure rate. We describe a new non-resective surgical procedure called the velo-uvulo-pharyngeal lift in which the soft palate is lifted, shortened, advanced and stiffened by means of permanent threads anchored to fibro-osseous attachments at the level of the posterior nasal spine and both pterygoid hamuli. Four adult patients (median age 44.5 years; range 42-65) affected by snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (apneoa-hypopnoea index, AHI
| Translated title of the contribution | The velo-uvulo-pharyngeal lift or"roman blinds" technique for treatment of snoring: A preliminary report |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 48-53 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology