Modification of Z-palatoplasty technique and review of five-year experience

Michael Friedman, Meghan N. Wilson, Kanwar Kelley

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

10 Scopus citations

Abstract

Surgical correction of palatal obstruction is frequently needed as part of the multilevel treatment of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. The classic uvulopalatopharyngoplasty technique described by Fujita has limited success rates. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty has been modified in the form of Z-palatoplasty. Although this technique was first described for patients without tonsils, it has been further modified to include tonsillectomy along with pharyngoplasty. We describe the author's technique and experience with this new modification.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)30-35
Number of pages6
JournalOperative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Modification of Z-palatoplasty technique and review of five-year experience'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this