Does the length of uvula affect the palatal implant outcome in the management of habitual snoring?

Akpınar, Meltem; Yiğit, Özgür; Koçak, İsmail; Altundağ, Aytuğ

doi:10.1002/lary.21731

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“…It has been shown that the length of uvula may affect the treatment outcome [9]. The fact that the BMI increased significantly after 3 years may have disturbed our results in a negative direction, resulting in more additional procedures.…”

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Three-year follow-up of palatal implants for the treatment of snoring

Skjostad

Nordgård

2011

Acta Oto-Laryngologica

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No major adverse events were observed. Eleven of the 55 patients (20%) experienced implant extrusions, 8 during the first year, 3 in the second, and none in the third year. Twenty-six patients (47.3%) had additional procedures past 1 year. Only one post-implant surgery caused an extrusion. The success defined as no additional surgery followed by endpoint satisfaction rate was 34.6%. For patients with implants intact it was 41.5% (17/41) at 3 years, significantly better than for those who experienced loss of implants.

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Three-year follow-up of palatal implants for the treatment of snoring

Skjostad

Nordgård

2011

Acta Oto-Laryngologica

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The relationship of the uvula with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review

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Currently, the relationship between uvula size and sleep-disordered breathing (snoring and obstructive sleep apnea) lacks data for objective interpretation. This study conducted a systematic review of the international literature for research describing the measurable characteristics of the uvula (i.e., size, length, width) and any association with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). PubMED, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were each systematically searched from inception through November 15, 2016. We screened 1037 titles and abstracts. We conducted a full review of 54 downloaded articles. Sixteen articles met inclusion and exclusion criteria. The 16 studies included a total of 2604 patients. The selected articles included data and information for (1) normative data for uvular size in the control groups, (2) snoring and uvula size, (3) OSA and uvula size, and (4) overall uvula function. Our review noted variability in findings; however, in general, a uvular length > 15 mm was considered elongated and a uvular width > 10 mm was considered to be wide. The studies included in this systematic review reveal a relationship between uvula size, snoring, and OSA. Further, larger uvulas appear associated with more severe snoring and OSA. The direct correlation between uvula size and its relationship specifically to snoring and OSA remain as topics for future prospective research.

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Management of primary snoring in adults: A scoping review examining interventions, outcomes and instruments used to assess clinical effects

Changsiripun,

Chirakalwasan,

Dias

et al. 2024

Sleep Medicine Reviews

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Does the length of uvula affect the palatal implant outcome in the management of habitual snoring?

Abstract: Excess uvular length (>15 mm) is an important anatomic feature decreasing the efficacy of palatal implants in snoring, and additional measures, such as uvulectomy, should be considered simultaneously for better outcomes (level 4).

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Three-year follow-up of palatal implants for the treatment of snoring

Three-year follow-up of palatal implants for the treatment of snoring

The relationship of the uvula with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review

Management of primary snoring in adults: A scoping review examining interventions, outcomes and instruments used to assess clinical effects

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