Evaluation of the effect of coblator plasma surgery in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome

objective:To observe the effect of coblator plasma surgery in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-Hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS).Method:Fifty-Five cases of OSAHS were treated by Temperature-controlled Radiofre-quency ablation assisted uvulopalatoplasty.Among the cases,the cuneiform incise was madeinto the soft palate along the each side of Uvula.The soft palate and uvula were partlyresected.According to the necessity,some cases were operated on soft palate,tonsil and/ortongue base with Coblator plasma surgery systemfor ablation.Result:The follow-up period wassix months,55 cases received the detection of polysomnography.Eight cases were cured;17 caseshad notable effects;25 cases had effects;5 caseshad no effects.The total ratio of validity was 90.9%.Conclusion:It has clinical value to use Coblator plasma surgery system in treatment ofOSAHS,and its advantage include hemostasia,smalldamage,safety,lower complication.But,its veryImportant to choose appropriate case.