Surgical therapy (surgical measures) for severe forms and corresponding patient profile:
Invasive or minimally invasive surgical procedures that are ultimately intended to remove obstructions. They can also be performed as a supplement to nasal ventilation therapy or make it possible in the first place. These are conceivable: Nasal septoplasty or correction of the nasal septum in the case of curvature (septum deviation), removal of growths (polyps), nasal concha surgery.
Forward displacement of the upper and lower jaw by maxillo-mandibular repositioning osteotomy (MMO). Requires surgery under general anesthesia and inpatient follow-up treatment. such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A surgical procedure to remove excess tissue from the uvula, tonsils and parts of the soft palate.
The palatal tonsils are often the focus of recurrent inflammatory processes (tonsillitis). As a result, they tend to become enlarged (proliferation, hypertrophy, kissing tonsilles). In some cases, tonsillar enlargement can promote the development of a negative pressure in the throat and encourage snoring. In such cases, the ENT physician recommends removal of the palatal tonsils.
- Operations of the nose and paranasal sinuses:
- Oral surgery measures:
- Operations on the soft palate:
- Interventions on the tongue and the base of the tongue:
- Tonsillectomy
