Tonsillectomy with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and tongue base surgery for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of tonsillectomy with UPPP and tongue base surgery in the treatment of moderate to severe OSA.

Study Design: The present study employed a cross sectional design among 18 OSA patients undergoing surgery by a single surgeon from 2005 to 2009. The follow-up period was 25 to 37 months.