Uvulopharyngopalatoplasty (UPPP)


Uvulopharyngopalatoplasty (UPPP) This was first described by Ikematsu (3) for the treatment of snoring. Fujita (8) noted its beneficial effects in obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. The success rate is 69- 100% in reducing snoring (24), with more variable results in treating obstructive sleep apnea (11). The technique employed at the Sleep Surgery Centre involves removing tonsils, lateral pharyngeal mucosa on each side., the uvula and adjacent soft palate, with suture closure of the mucosa. Complications occur as a result of general anesthesia and muscle excision (12,13).

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Sleep Surgery Solutions at the Sleep Surgery Centre

The Sleep Surgery Centre specializes in, and is dedicated to, patients with snoring and/or apnea (stopping breathing when asleep), and the surgical correction of these problems.

We are located at:

303 - 2963 Glen Drive
Coquitlam, Vancouver, BC
Canada V3B 2P7

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
9:30am to 4:00pm PST

Contact information

Please note that we do not accept or change bookings by email.

Tel: 604.941. 2344
Fax: 604.941. 2455
info@sleepsurgerycentre.com

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