Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty

Citations

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  2. Ryan CF, Love LL (2000). Unpredictable results of laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Thorax, 55(5): 399–404.

  3. Littner M, et al. (2001). Practice parameters for the use of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty: An update for 2000. Sleep, 24(5): 603–619.


Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: July 13, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders

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