Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study - Summary - MDSpire

Effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: a retrospective study

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  • Pingping Zhang

  • Dawei Liang

  • June 1, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the effects of modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) combined with pharyngeal and genioglossus exercises on sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Key Findings:
  • At 6 months postoperatively, the study group showed better outcomes in upper airway remodeling, respiratory pressure, sleep quality, cognitive function, and quality of life compared to the control group (P < 0.05).
  • The SSS score in the study group was significantly lower than in the control group.
  • A greater proportion of patients in the study group rated their sleep quality as 'good' or 'very good' compared to the control group.
Interpretation:

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Limitations:
  • Retrospective design may introduce bias.
  • No a priori power analysis was conducted.
Conclusion:

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