Stop Snoring Surgery
There have been various kinds of methods implemented for restricting the problem of snoring and there are different methods for doing the same. The implementation of the methods for reducing snoring includes an array of therapeutic, medicinal and even surgical procedures that have emerged popular these days. The surgical procedures for snoring are usually elective and cosmetic and the surgery for snoring is actually implemented or suggested in very rare cases. The otolaryngologist, who is the ear, nose, and throat specialist, is responsible for providing and conducting a thorough examination of the nose, mouth, throat, palate, and neck.
These are the specialists who also recommend the study of sleep for determining the severity of the problem and if it effects on the overall health of the patient. The results decide the diagnosis of the patient and there are chances when the physician may recommend one of the many types of surgical procedures.
It has been seen that one of the most popular and traditional forms of this surgery includes UPPP or uvulopalatoharyngoplasty. This UPPP was performed for snoring and helps to remove the excess tissues in the throat. These excess tissues include the tonsils, uvula tissue, adenoids, and tissues within the pharynx.
As the UPPP widens, the airway that had been responsible for snoring is decreased and thus the person snores less. In this process the patient stay at the hospital are only a day or two and they usually recovery completely in about three weeks. While the recovery process is on, swallowing is extremely difficult and the overall ratio of success in reducing snoring is also limited and only half the patients operated from the same are able to gain from this operation.
The modification of UPPP is a new kind of laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty, which is also known as LAUP. During this surgery, the surgeon uses a laser for shortening the soft palate and cutting away the uvula. This also involves two to five outpatient sessions, and these are also spaced from four to six weeks apart. Each of these sessions usually last for about 30 minutes and this procedure isn't recommended for sleep apnea patients or light snorers. There is also the nasal surgery, which is recommended in these instances and this helps to remove obstructions in the nose.
This can also be corrected by deviating the septum is recommended when the cause of snoring is only significant blocking of the nose. The advancement of the Genioglossus and hyoid helps in preventing the collapse of the lower throat by pulling tongue muscles forward. Then there is also the tongue suspension procedure, which helps to keep the tongue from falling back in the airway during sleep.
These days the new radio frequency procedures are still under study and their effects are being tested. RFTA or Radio frequency tissue ablation inserts a needle electrode that emits energy and helps to shrink the excess tissue. There are various new options like using radiofrequency energy, called coblation channeling, which are being used these days for treating the problems of snoring and reducing the affects of the same.