Surgical Techniques

• Nasal, Septal and Adenoid Surgery
  Nasal, Septal and Adenoid surgeries are sometimes performed in order to open the nasal breathing passages and permit easier breathing. The constant nasal airway obstruction is typically in contrast to the dynamic collapse seen at the level of the palate or tongue, but needs to be considered in every case of Obstructive Sleep Apnea airway reconstruction…Full article with diagram
• UPPP & Tonsillectomy
  The uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty (UPPP) and tonsillectomy are often performed as a part of Obstructive Sleep Apnea surgery. The UPPP procedure shortens and stiffens the soft palate by partial removal of the uvula and reduction of the edge of the soft palate. Full article with diagram
• Genio-Glossus Advancement
  The Genio-Glossus Advancement (GGA) is a procedure which was developed specifically for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Like all surgery for this condition, the operation is designed to open the upper breathing passage. The concept is that a muscle, such as the tongue, will be displaced as it’s tendon is moved or tightened… Full article with diagram
• Hyoid Suspension
  The Hyoid Suspension is a procedure which was developed specifically for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The operation advances the tongue base and epiglottis forward, thereby, opening the breathing passage at this level… Full article with diagram
• Maxillo-mandibular Advancement
  Maxillo-mandibular Advancement (MMA) or double jaw advancement is a procedure whereby the upper and lower jaws are surgically moved forward (Lefort 1 osteotomy of the maxilla & saggital split advancement of the mandible). The concept is that as the bones are surgically advanced the soft tissues of the tongue and palate are also moved forward, again opening the upper airway… Full article with diagram
• Tracheotomy
  A Tracheotomy is one of the oldest, most shunned, and least understood procedures for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The concept with this procedure is that any area of blockage to breathing, from the nose to the voice-box, is bypassed by a hole placed into the windpipe. The hole in the trachea is called a stoma…Full article with diagram
• Somnoplasty Treatment
  The Somnoplasty procedure is the most recent addition of the treatment options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This technique uses well established technology with application to OSA. Full article
  

©Copyright 2010 Lexington Clinic