RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04572503

Modified Anterior Palatoplasty In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Barbed Suture Modified Anterior Palatoplasty In Management of Mild and Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Sponsor

Benha University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Oct 7, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of barbed suture modification of anterior palatoplasty in the treatment of patients with retropalatal mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Patients diagnosed with mild (AHI 5 to15) and moderate (AHI 16 to 30) OSAS with only retropalatal collapses
Patients who are noncompliant with Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Exclusion Criteria7

Patients diagnosed with sever OSAS (AHI more than 30)
The main site of obstruction at retrolingual level or multilevel obstruction.
Contraindication of surgery (e.g. cardiovascular problems and bleeding tendency).
Patients with significant craniofacial anomalies affecting airway.
Patients with BMI>40 kg/m2.
Patients unfit for general anesthesia.
History of previous velopharyngeal or lingual surgeries.