Surgery Contributions by Olivia Cerf

If problems are identified that may be contributing to sleep apnea, and if the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment fails, it may be beneficial to have surgery. These may include:

• Tonsillectomy (for enlarged tonsils)
• Removal of nasal polyps
• Surgery to straighten a deviated septum
• Correction of facial or jaw deformities
• Removal of tissue in the throat (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

There are specialized procedures that are used to treat problems that may be contributing to sleep apnea. Each has variable success rates, with the potential for surgical complications.

Because sleep apnea is caused by being overweight or obese, bariatric surgery may also be worth considering if other weight loss approaches have failed.

If problems are identified that may be contributing to sleep apnea, and if the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment fails, it may be beneficial to have surgery. These may include:

• Tonsillectomy (for enlarged tonsils)
• Removal of nasal polyps
• Surgery to straighten a deviated septum
• Correction of facial or jaw deformities
• Removal of tissue in the throat (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

There are specialized procedures that are used to treat problems that may be contributing to sleep apnea. Each has variable success rates, with the potential for surgical complications.

Because sleep apnea is caused by being overweight or obese, bariatric surgery may also be worth considering if other weight loss approaches have failed.

If problems are identified that may be contributing to sleep apnea, and if the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment fails, it may be beneficial to have surgery. These may include:

• Tonsillectomy (for enlarged tonsils)
• Removal of nasal polyps
• Surgery to straighten a deviated septum
• Correction of facial or jaw deformities
• Removal of tissue in the throat (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

There are specialized procedures that are used to treat problems that may be contributing to sleep apnea. Each has variable success rates, with the potential for surgical complications.

Because sleep apnea is caused by being overweight or obese, bariatric surgery may also be worth considering if other weight loss approaches have failed.