Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea

References

Citations

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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELSLast Updated: July 13, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders

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