Edema and Subjective Discomfort After Barbed Stayed Bridge Pharyngoplasty (BSBP).

ABSTRACT: Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is commonly treated with CPAP, though low patient compliance often limits its long-term use. Surgical alternatives, such as Barbed Pharyngoplasty, have been developed to address retro-velar collapse. A recent technique, Barbed Stayed Bridge Pharyngoplasty (BSBP), aims to preserve oropharyngeal anatomy while enhancing airway stability. This study evaluates the immediate postoperative outcomes and patient discomfort following BSBP for OSA. Material and Method: Thirty patients (mean age 40.7 ± 8.9 years; BMI 25.9 ± 1.7) underwent BSBP at Sapienza University of Rome between January 2022 and January 2024. Inclusion criteria included AHI 15-30, BMI ≤ 35, and specific DISE findings. Postoperative outcomes were evaluated using polysomnographi

SUBMITTER: Pace A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12565351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature