Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4126063 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Lingual tonsillar pathology may cause significant morbidity and is frequently the cause of persisting peripheral obstructive sleep apnea syndrome after adenotonsillectomy. Lingual tonsillectomy performed with video laryngoscopy and microdebrider resection is feasible and safe and provides good results.
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Authors
Michael FRACS, Thomas MD, FRACS,