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KMID : 0900220120190020101
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대한비과학회지
2012 Volume.19 No. 2 p.101 ~ p.106
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Clinical Safety of PMR(Palatal Muscle Resection) In Which Performed OSAS Patients
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Koo Soo-Kweon
Myung Nam-Suk
Choi Jang-Won
Kim Yang-Jae
Kwon Soon-Bok
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Abstract
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Background and Objectives : The purpose of this study was to analyze clinical safety of PMR(Palatal Muscle Resection) in obstructive sleep apnea patients.
Materials and Methods:Fourteen Patients underwent only PMR were reviewed retrospectively. ESS(Epworth Sleepiness Scale) was analyzed after PMR surgery to assess surgical results. Visual Analogue Scale were reviewed to evaluate postoperative pain. Eustachian tube function test, voice analysis, and measurement of forced expiration power were done after two months of surgery.
Results:ESS were improved after PMR. There were little postoperative pain. There was no significant change is observed vowel sounds except /u/ nor postoperative nasalization in voice, Eustachian tube dysfunction and change of expiration power.
Conclusion:PMR may be regarded clinically safe surgery in obstructive sleep apnea patient.
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KEYWORD
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Sleep apnea , Palate , Complications , Phonation , Surgery
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