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Sleep apnea surgery results?

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Not great: Results vary. In appropriately selected patients the surgery can be very successful, 70-80%. Also it depends on what surgery is being talked about mma (often multiple steps) has been reported in some studies to have over 90% success. Other surgeries like uppp in a severe apnea patient may be < 10% success.

Answered 5/25/2018

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Dr. Jason Hall answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends: Outcomes depend on the procedure/combination of procedures, as well as the anatomy of the airway. Soft tissue surgery (on the palate, nose, etc) have roughly a 50-70% success rate. Jaw surgery, although a bit more drastic, has approximately a 90-95% success rate. Best to see a surgeon in your area trained in sleep surgery to discuss this at length and choose the right procedure for you.

Answered 12/8/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Variable: Variable depending on circumstances. Best bet is to have complete evaluation by sleep MD and discuss options.

Answered 12/9/2016

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