Triangular uvulopalatal flap

Enoz M.

JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.36, no.2, pp.111-112, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.2310/7070.2007.0007
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.111-112
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The aim of this technique is shortening and tightening the soft palate to increase the retropalatal upper airway patency. Postoperative scarring may also stabilize the soft palate and thus prevent vibration and snoring sound generation at this site.