CURR. OPIN. PULM. MED. 7/6 (2001) 404-406

Radiofrequency ablation for sleep-disordered breathing

Masood A., Phillips B.

Division of Pulmonary Medicine, MN614, UKMC, 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40536-00847, USA

Abstract
Radiofrequencyvolumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) has been applied to the nose, palate, and tongue as a treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. Data on the outcome of this procedure are very scant. When applied to the palate, RFVTR seems to be moderately effective for simple snoring. It has not been shown to be effective treatment for significant sleep apnea. Application of RFVTR to the tongue and turbinates has not been studied thoroughly enough to assess its efficacy at present. © 2001 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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