High energy single session radiofrequency tongue treatment in obstructive sleep apnea surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and outcomes of a high-energy single session treatment as an alternative to a cumulative energy multiple staged approach when using temperature-controlled radiofrequency tissue ablation (TCRFTA) for tongue base obstruction in sleep apnea surgery.

Study Design And Methods: Retrospective study of 176 consecutive Fujita II (tongue and palate level obstruction) patients undergoing single session palate, tonsil, and nasal surgery, and concurrent tongue base TCRFTA by the application of 10,500 J of energy.

Results: Median follow-up was 156.

Magnetic airway implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Objective: To evaluate repelling magnetic implants to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using a canine model.

Study Design And Setting: Magnetic forces equivalent to effective CPAP were estimated with benchtop studies. An acute canine model was used to simulate pharyngeal collapse.

Temperature-controlled radiofrequency tonsil reduction in children.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of temperature-controlled radiofrequency tonsil reduction in the treatment of children with a sleep-related breathing disorder associated with tonsillar obstructive hypertrophy.

Design: Prospective, nonrandomized, case series feasibility study of children meeting the criteria for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy for the treatment of an obstructive sleep-related breathing disorder.

Setting: Community-based hospital.