Genioglossal Advancement, Hyoid Suspension, Tongue Base Radiofrequency, and Endoscopic Partial Midline Glossectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Jeffrey Dorrity; Nicholas Wirtz; Oleg Froymovich; David Hamlar

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.008

Genioglossal Advancement, Hyoid Suspension, Tongue Base Radiofrequency, and Endoscopic Partial Midline Glossectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Dec;49(6):1399-1414. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.008. Epub 2016 Oct 11.

Authors

Jeffrey Dorrity¹, Nicholas Wirtz², Oleg Froymovich³, David Hamlar²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, 516 Delaware Street Southeast, Suite 8-240, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Electronic address: dorri011@umn.edu.
² Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, 516 Delaware Street Southeast, Suite 8-240, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
³ Department of Otolaryngology, Paparella Ear Head & Neck Institute, University of Minnesota, 701, 25th Avenue South Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA.

PMID: 27742106
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.008

Abstract

Surgical intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex topic. The discussion involves intricate procedures targeting specific areas of the upper airway. Because of the wide variety of physiologic and anatomic causes of this disorder it is important to tailor the treatment to offer the patient the best possible outcome. Genioglossus, hyoid, and tongue base procedures should be considered among theses treatment options.

Keywords: Genioglossus advancement; Genioplasty; Hyoid myotomy; Hyoid suspension; OSA; Radiofrequency; Sleep surgery; Tongue base.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Catheter Ablation / methods
Glossectomy*
Humans
Hyoid Bone / surgery*
Oral Surgical Procedures / methods*
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery*
Tongue / surgery*