Sleep apnea and snoring
Subtitle: surgical and non-surgical therapy
By: [edited by] Michael Friedman
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier; Saunders
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Edinburgh?]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 452
ISBN-13: 9781416031123
Subjects: Sleep apnea syndromes; Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures; Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Therapy; Treatment; Snoring; Prevention; Methods
Other titles: MD consult.
Description: Finally, a multi-disciplinary approach that covers both the surgical and non-surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring. From the editor of Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology, this new reference will quickly become the standard in surgery for this key area within otolaryngology. Full-color line drawings illustrate key concepts and create a comprehensive way of learning surgical techniques. Provides consistent, templated chapters and a contemporary, full-color format for quick, easy access to the most up-to-date surgical and non surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring. Includes contributions from leaders in neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, and oral & maxillofacial surgery. to create a truly multi-disciplinary approach. Covers new and innovative procedures including ZPP (Zeta palatopharyngoplasty), Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty and Minimally invasive submucosal glossectomyDetails when and why surgery is necessary, and how to perform a successful operation for snoring and sleep apnea.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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