Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][80]

short term
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate and tongue base.[76]

short term
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the tongue base.[76]

variable
low

May develop in some patients who use a mandibular advancement splint.[64][65]

variable
low

May occur in some patients who use a mandibular advancement splint.[64][65]

variable
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][80]

variable
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][80]

variable
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][80]

Evaluation of dysphagia

variable
low

May occur following uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) or uvulopalatoplasty (UVPP).[12][80]

variable
low

May occur following radiofrequency treatment to the soft palate and tongue base.[76]

variable
low

Extrusion of implants can sometimes occur.[68]

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