[Evaluate the effect of Nd:YAG laser in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].

OBJECTIVE

To observe the effect of laser in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

METHOD: Eighty-nine cases of OSAHS were treated by Laser assisted uvulopalptoplasty (LAUP). Among the cases, the soft palate and uvula were partly resected. The cureiform incise was made into the soft palate along the each side of uvula.

RESULT: The follow-up period was six months, 76 cases received the detection of polysomnography. Eight cases were cured; 36 cases had notable effects; 25 cases had effects; 7 cases had no effects. The total ratio of validity was 90.8%.

CONCLUSION

It has clinical value to use LAUP in treatment of OSAHS, and its advantage include hemostasia, solidfication, penetrability, clear visual threshold, lower complication and shortening the surgery time.