Publications by Larry David Hartzell

Publications by authors named "Larry David Hartzell"

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Tongue base suspension in children with cerebral palsy and obstructive sleep apnea.

Larry David Hartzell Ryan M Guillory Patrick David Munson Andrew K Dunham Charles Michael Bower

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol

April 2013

Objective: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are commonly affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study examines the efficacy of combined surgical techniques for OSA including tongue base suspension (TBS), using perioperative polysomnograms (PSG) in pediatric patients with CP.

Study Design: Case series with outcome analysis.

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- Larry David Hartzell's research primarily focuses on the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pediatric patients, particularly those with cerebral palsy (CP).
- One notable study he conducted involved examining the effectiveness of combined surgical techniques, including tongue base suspension, in improving OSA symptoms, utilizing perioperative polysomnograms for outcome measurement.
- The findings suggest that surgical interventions, especially tongue base suspension, may significantly relieve OSA in children with CP, highlighting the importance of tailored surgical approaches in this vulnerable population.

Publications by authors named "Larry David Hartzell"

Tongue base suspension in children with cerebral palsy and obstructive sleep apnea.

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