Sleep surgery
Sleep Surgery
Sleep surgery (pronunciation: /sli:p ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/), also known as sleep apnea surgery, is a surgical intervention designed to treat sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Etymology
The term "sleep surgery" is derived from the English words "sleep" (from Old English slēp) and "surgery" (from the Greek cheirourgia, meaning "hand work").
Definition
Sleep surgery is a collective term for various surgical procedures aimed at improving or eliminating sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. These procedures are typically recommended when non-surgical treatments, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, have proven ineffective.
Types of Sleep Surgery
There are several types of sleep surgery, including:
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): This procedure involves removing excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider.
- Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy: These procedures involve removing the tonsils and/or adenoids, which can block the airway during sleep.
- Genioglossus advancement (GA): This procedure involves moving the base of the tongue forward to open up the airway.
- Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA): This procedure involves moving the upper and lower jaws forward to create more space behind the tongue and soft palate, thereby reducing the risk of obstruction.
Related Terms
- Sleep apnea: A serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep.
- Obstructive sleep apnea: The most common type of sleep apnea, caused by a blockage of the airway.
- Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP): A common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open.
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A surgical procedure used to remove excess tissue in the throat.
- Tonsillectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the tonsils.
- Adenoidectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the adenoids.
- Genioglossus advancement (GA): A surgical procedure to move the base of the tongue forward.
- Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA): A surgical procedure to move the upper and lower jaws forward.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sleep surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Sleep surgery
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