Abstract
The aetiopathogenesis of snoring and that of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are similar. The prevalence of apnoea among snorers is high.
Before any surgical intervention is considered, testing in a sleep laboratory is used to rule out sleep apnoea syndrome. In plain rhonchopathy, an outpatient surgical procedure in the area of the laryngeal inlet may be indicated.
Laser-assisted uvuloplasty is the most common and perhaps most effective type of procedure. Surgical correction of the velopharyngeal area does not guarantee elimination of snoring with approximately 15% of patients having no benefit.
A thorough examination by a qualified specialist and proper patient information should be standard practice. uvuloplasty (LAUP).