What Is Sleep Apnea?
8. Can Surgery Help Sleep Apnea?
The most severe cases of sleep apnea may not be improved by using a CPAP. If all other treatment options fail, surgery becomes the next option. There are several types of surgical interventions that can help patients show improvements in symptom and secondary conditions. Depending on your disorder type, your physician could recommend one of several different surgical procedures.
Some surgical options include tissue removal, tissue shrinkage using radio frequency ablation, jaw re-positioning, nerve stimulation using an implanted device, plastic rod implantation and in the most severe cases, creating a new breathing passageway using a tracheostomy. All of these surgical interventions are for the most serious cases. Non-invasive treatment options are advised first.
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