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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children

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OSA – Surgical options for base of<br />

tongue obstruction<br />

• L<strong>in</strong>gual tonsillectomy<br />

• Radiofrequency reduction to base of tongue<br />

• Genio-glossus advancement<br />

– Pull segment of jaw bone forward<br />

– “Repose” genioglossus advancement<br />

• Midl<strong>in</strong>e partial glossectomy with coblation<br />

• Resection of wedge of base of tongue

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