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Re: Considering M3, have questions

Posted by Rip van Winkle on April 03, 2003 at 10:42:25:

In Reply to: Considering M3, have questions posted by Heath on April 03, 2003 at 09:41:55:

Your ENT will take x-rays and examine you to determine which procedures are most likely to give you relief.

Here are a couple great links discussing OSA and the surgical treatments:
http://www.osasurgery.com/introduction.htm
http://www.osasurgery.com/surgicaltechniques.htm

A month ago I underwent UPPP, Tonsillectomy, Somnoplasty to tongue, Hyoid and Genio-glossus Advancement. I have not had my follow-up sleep test, but I feel so much better.

(Your mileage may vary)

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