Look up: uvulopalatoplasty

1. uvulopalatoplasty
   Synonym for palatopharyngoplasty ... <procedure> Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue in selected cases of snoring, with or without sleep apnea. ... This technique has proven effective in approximately 50% of cases, when undertaken to cure sleep apnea. Pharmacolog...
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2. uvulopalatoplasty
   uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopalatoplasty 1. The surgical trimming back of excess palatal and pharyngeal tissue which is done to widen the airway and relieve obstructive sleep apnea or severe snoring. 2. Surgery to excise the uvula, part of the soft palate and the tonsils. It is done to help pe...
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3. uvulopalatoplasty
   Type: Term Pronunciation: yū′vyū-lō-pal′ă-tō-plas′tē Synonyms: palatoplasty
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4. Uvulopalatoplasty
   , | MeshID = | OPS301 = | OtherCodes = | HCPCSlevel2 = --> 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. The surgery usually r...
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