Expansion hyoidthyroidpexy: A combination of hyoid techniques for obstructive sleep apnea

What is it about?

The new expansion hyoidthyroidpexy technique is a reliable, easy and effective procedure with good surgical outcomes in patients with OSA. It is feasible to be employed in the protocol of multilevel surgery for OSA.

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Why is it important?

We tried to combine all techniques of HS in a new one (Ex-HTP), so, we could collect the advantages of all techniques in a single procedure within a reasonable operative time and minimal blood loss. No soft tissue trauma (pharyngeal perforation) or any other major complications (fractured thyroid cartilage) were reported. Ex-HTP might be considered economic as no special devices nor were special instruments needed. In comparison to baseline PSG, Ex-HTP reported a good surgical efficacy rate.

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