Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low

May occur following UPPP or UVPP.[12][78]

short term
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate and tongue base.[74]

short term
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the tongue base.[74]

variable
low

May develop in some patients who use a MAS.[62][63]

variable
low

May occur in some patients who use a MAS.[62][63]

variable
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][78]

variable
low

May occur following UPPP or UVPP.[12][78]

variable
low

May occur following UPPP or UVPP.[12][78]

Assessment of dysphagia

variable
low

May occur following UPPP or UVPP.[12][78]

variable
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate and tongue base.[74]

variable
low

Extrusion of implants can sometimes occur.[66]

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