Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)

An operation on the throat to treat severe snoring and sleep apnea. Soft tissue on the back of the throat and soft palate (the uvula) is removed. The tonsils and possibly other excess tissue may also be removed, if present.

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