ArticleJournal of rhinology : official journal of the Korean Rhinologic Society2023
Trends in Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Korea Over the Past 12 Years.
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Abstract
Background and Objectives: In the past, palate surgery, such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), was widely performed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, since the introduction of reimbursement for positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in 2018, it is believed that the frequency of these operations has significantly declined. Despite this, there are currently no definitive data to support this assertion. Methods: We examined the number of palate operations conducted by utilizing medical statistical data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) Bigdata Open portal. Within this system, we queried UPPP (Q2196), UPPP_complex (Q2195), and uvulectomy (Q2197), and collected data spanning from 2010 to 2021. The data were then analyzed according to hospital type, sex, and age groups. Results: In total, 2,728 palate operations were performed in 2010; this number peaked at 4,330 cases in 2014, and then steadily decreased to 3,096 cases in 2021. Of the operations in 2010, 1,892 were conducted in general hospitals, while 836 took place in primary hospitals and clinics. However, by 2021, the number of operations performed in general hospitals had decreased to 1,002, while those performed in primary hospitals and clinics had increased to 2,093. The most common age group for these operations was 30-39 for men and 40-49 for women. Since 2019, the proportion of palate operations relative to the number of OSA patients has decreased. Conclusion: The frequency of palate surgery in Korea started to decrease after 2014. Despite this, there was an increase in the number of these operations performed in hospitals and clinics, with middle-aged patients being the primary recipients. The ratio of palate operations to OSA patients has shown a notable decrease after the introduction of reimbursement of polysomnography and PAP therapy.
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