Tag: epiglottis and sleep apnea surgery

• Epiglottis in Sleep Apnea: Floppy Closing Door Epiglottis

  

  While doing Sleep Endoscopy before OSA surgery, one should look at the epiglottis carefully. Floppy epiglottis can be seen closing like a door during inspiration. This must be corrected by Laser Epiglottectomy. For more videos and details, go to http://drpaulose.com

  Dr Paulose

  July 19, 2013

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