OSA surgical procedures and reported outcomes
| Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Nasal surgery alone | Limited efficacy; 15.8% success rate in patients with OSA with snoring and nasal congestion |
| Tracheostomy | 100% success rate; 83% cure; morbid procedure; last resort |
| Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty | 18% reduction in AHI |
| Radiofrequency ablation | 34% reduction in AHI |
| Implants | 25% reduction in AHI |
| Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | 33% reduction in AHI |
| Maxillomandibular advancement | 87% reduction in AHI |
| Bariatric surgery | 75% improvement in AHI |
Data from references 8 and 16.
AHI = apnea-hypopnea index; OSA = obstructive sleep apnea