Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
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DoctorsRRDr. Robin Reyes Eldblom
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Key planning information for sleep medicine & surgery abroad.
12 hospitalsList sleep medicine & surgery
20Countries with hospitals listed
Sleep Medicine & Surgery abroad is priced per case at 12 hospitals, with 20 countries listed in total. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Sleep Medicine & Surgery:
Sleep Medicine and Surgery
Sleep surgery is surgery done to treat sleep disordered breathing. Sleep surgery procedures are performed by surgeons specially trained in craniofacial surgery, oral maxillofacial surgery or otolaryngology
Indications for sleep medicine and surgery
Types of sleep surgical procedures include:
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Nasal congestion
- Upper airway resistance syndrome
- Nasal congestion
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Oral appliances
Types of sleep surgical procedures include:
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): This procedure involves removing excess tissue in the throat to make the airways wider. The excess tissue may be repositioned in the throat. The surgeon may trim down the uvula and soft palate, remove your tonsils and reposition some of the soft palate’s muscles. This procedure is also known as UPPP and if used alone, it is unlikely to cure severe sleep apnea. It can be combined with other surgeries that target other sites in the upper airway.
- Radiofrequency Volumetric Tissue Reduction (RFVTR): it is also known as radiofrequency ablation. This treatment option is for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. It involves applying controlled cauterization to the tonsils, tongue, and soft palate. This shrinks and tightens the tissues in the throat.
- Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction: These open the nasal passage to improve the air flow. Septoplasty straightens a deviated or bent nasal septum (a divider which separates the two sides of the nose). Turbinate reduction removes or reduces the curved structures that stick out from the nose’s side. These can be enlarged for various reasons such as allergies.
- Genioglossus Advancement: This procedure moves forward the major tongue attachment forward. This opens up space for breathing behind the tongue. It involves making an incision in the lower jaw and moving it slightly forward.
- Hyoid Suspension: The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck which has the tongue, epiglottis, and other throat structure attached to it. Hyoid suspension pulls thee hyoid bone forward and secures it in pace. This enlarges the breathing space in the lower part of the throat.
- Midline glossectomy and lingual plashy: These procedures involve making the tongue smaller by removing part of the back of your tongue. This prevents blockage of the airway in people with sleep apnea. However, these procedures are not common.
- Maxillomandibular osteotomy (MMO) and advancement (MMA): This involves moving forward your upper and/or lower jaw. This enlarges the breathing space in the entire throat. This procedure is recommended for people with severe sleep apnea. It involves cutting the bones of your jaws. Your jaws may be wired shut for a few days and healing takes several months with your diet being limited for as long.
- Palatal implants: This involves inserting small fiber rods into the soft palate. This stiffens the tissue and prevents blockage of the airway. This option may be ineffective for people with mild sleep apnea or snoring.
- Bariatric surgery: This is a weight loss surgery which reduces sleep apnea. This is usually recommended for people who are obese.
- Laser-assisted valvuloplasty (LAUP): This involves making an incision using a laser to scar and tighten the soft palate. It is not commonly recommended. The uvula is trimmed over several visits.
- Tracheostomy: This option is very effective for treating sleep apnea. However, it is only used in rare cases. It involves placing a hollow breathing tube directly into your windpipe in the lower part of your neck. During the day, the tube can be plugged. This allows you t speak and breathes normally through your mouth and nose. At night, the tube is unplugged to allow you to breathe without any blockage.
- Nerve stimulation: This involves implanting a device in the upper chest. The device senses the breathing pattern and then mildly stimulates the airway muscles to keep the airway open.
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Hospitals and clinics offering Sleep Medicine & Surgery abroad
Sleep Medicine & Surgery is listed by 12 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Public University HospitalTel Aviv, Israel
The Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Surgery at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center treats a wide range of patients who need surgical or conservative treatments for the nasal passages, sinuses, ears, mouth, pharynx, throat, head and neck regions, or the base of the brain.
DoctorsDMProf. Dan M. Fliss
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Private HospitalMedellín, Colombia
ISOPrice on requestThe Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat or ENT) at San Vicente Fundacion provides a full range of medical and surgical services for pediatric and adult patients with head and neck disorders and diseases.
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Public University HospitalHaifa, Israel
JCIPrice on requestThe Department of ENT carries out the entire range of surgical procedures for these areas using the most advanced and innovative techniques available.
DoctorsGZProf. Gil Ziv
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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HAOur team of specialists can address a comprehensive range of disorders – from discomfort caused by recurring ear infections to rare, life-threatening cancers occurring in the head and neck.
DoctorsOSDr. Ornouma Srivanishvipat
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Private HospitalSingapore City, Singapore
A full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
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Private HospitalMonterrey, Mexico
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A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.
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Hospital GroupVilnius, Lithuania
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At Kardiolita Private Hospital, we perform all types of cardiac surgery of various difficulty levels. Our most experienced cardiac surgeons have 40+ years of experience and a record of 5000+ surgeries performed.
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Private HospitalMexico City, Mexico
JCIPrice on requestPrestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.
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Private HospitalTirana, Albania
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DoctorsDVDr. Dritan Vasili
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