%A SUN Xiao-qiang1, YI Hong-liang2, CAO Zhen-yu2, ZHANG Yu-jun2 %T Relationship between Friedman OSA staging and ZPPP plus GAHM %0 Journal Article %D 2012 %J Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University %R %P 8-9 %V 26 %N 6 %U {http://ebhyxbwk.njournal.sdu.edu.cn/CN/abstract/article_1322.shtml} %8 2012-12-16 %X

Objective To explore the relationship between Friedman OSA staging and genioglossus advancement and hyoid suspension(GAHM) plus Z-palatopharyngoplasty(ZPPP). Methods 26 patients with severe OSAHS (AHI>40)were performed GAHM plus ZPPP. The obstructive sites were identified in both oropharynx and hypopharynx. The follow up lasted at least 6 months postoperatively. The Chi square test was used to compare the preoperative and postoperative results. Results Satistying clinic results for the patients with Friedman OSA stages Ⅱ were 100%, while the overall success rate of Friedman OSA stages Ⅲ was 22.2%. Conclusion ZPPP plus GAHM is an effective method for patients with Friedman OSA stages Ⅱ.