Excision of the uvula (Uvulectomy)

One modern approach to the treatment of snoring is excision of the palatine process, which is sometimes called the “uvula,” “laryngeal esophagus,” or “palatoglossus.” By the way, it is an interesting fact that several centuries ago all of the above organs were called differently, and only under the influence of the nasal surgeon N.I. Pirogov, a single name for them was established in our country. The Palatal Arch Excision operation aims to radically destroy the entire system of nasal anastomosis and, as a result, eliminate snoring. Thus, surgeons neutralize the mechanism of rhonchopathy when air passes through the back of the nasal septum. In all cases, postoperative rehabilitation is quite short.

How does the essence of the Palatine Uvula operation itself and its stages occur? Most surgeons believe that a simple incision directly above the upper edge of the tongue allows effective access to all structures related to the lumen of the nasopharynx. Then the soft tissues (plexuses of blood vessels and nerves), fibrous cords and the unpaired process itself are destroyed in various ways. The main objective of the intervention performed in the classical way is the absolute destruction of the fibrous cords and the arch of the base at the site of the projection of the middle nasal meatus. For this, various tools are used, as well as loops of various types.

The essence of the operation of excision of the palatine arch is as follows: under anesthesia, the doctor divides the anterior ends of the nasal valve into two parts in order to begin restoring the lumen of the nasal passages. These manipulations directly affect the occurrence of narrowing

Excision of the uvula The uvula is a small fold of mucous membrane that is located on the front of the soft palate. It plays an important role in the pronunciation of certain sounds, such as the "a" sound and the "o" sound, and is also involved in the formation of nasal resonance. However, for some people, the uvula can cause discomfort and interfere with correct pronunciation. In this case, doctors may suggest surgical intervention - excision of the uvula (uvulectomy).

The operation to remove the uvula is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about 30 minutes. The surgeon makes a small incision at the back of the mucosal fold and excises the uvula using a scalpel or laser surgical system. After surgery, the patient may experience some discomfort in the throat and loss of sensation in the area of ​​the surgical incision. After about 2-3 weeks, the soft tissues will completely heal, and after 4-6 weeks, traces of the operation will be completely invisible.

Despite the fact that the operation to excise the uvula is quite simple, it is associated with certain risks. For example, cutting off the tongue can lead to problems with speech or appetite. Some people may have difficulty eating clean meals. In addition, some surgeons believe that excision of the uvula in some cases is an unjustified and undesirable intervention. Complications after surgery are quite rare (less than 3% were reported within 5 years after surgery). However, in some cases (such as traumatic uvula removal), complications can occur within a short period of time.

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