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Thorax 55:399-404 doi:10.1136/thorax.55.5.399
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Unpredictable results of laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

Table 3

Quality of life, sleepiness, and snoring data before and after laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (n = 16)

Before 3-150 After 3-150 Difference3-151 p value3-152
Normal daily routine 18 (7–34) 10 (4–45) 6 (1 to 9) 0.02
Social interaction 17 (4–40) 9 (4–37) 4 (0 to 11) 0.05
Emotional state 16 (4–36) 10 (5–18) 5 (1 to 10) 0.03
Symptoms 29 (4–49) 17 (3–49) 11 (7 to 17) 0.0001
Epworth sleepiness score 13 (5–19) 8 (4–14) 4 (1 to 6) 0.003
Snoring index (/h) 267 (139–373) 192 (79–277) 37(–39 to 196) 0.23
  • 3-150 Median (range);

  • 3-151 median (95% confidence intervals);

  • 3-152 Wilcoxon signed ranks test.

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