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What is a uppp
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UPPP/UP3: Uvulo-palato-pharyngo-plasty is a surgical procedure to relieve obstructive sleep apnea. The tissues that may be removed include uvula, soft palate, adenoids, tonsils, & pharynx. Results of this procedure alone have been disappointing so that subsequent operations (stanford protocol) may be done, which give 60-70% cure.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Uvulopalatopharyngop: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure that is sometimes used to treat mild cases of obstructive sleep apnea or snoring. It involves the resection/removal of tissues in the throat including the uvula, soft palate, tonsils, and adenoids. The success rate is variable and other options for treatment are available.
Answered 4/16/2016
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UPP: A upp is a surgical procedure where they trim the back portion of you throat-removing the uvula (that hangs down your throat) ti allow more room for oxygen when you are sleeping - it is effective about 50% of the time.
Answered 1/14/2015
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