[Radiofrequency aviation treatment for lingual root obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].

{
  "study_type": "other",
  "exposure": {
    "band": null,
    "source": "radiofrequency ablation (medical treatment)",
    "frequency_mhz": null,
    "sar_wkg": null,
    "duration": null
  },
  "population": "Patients with mild and median obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)",
  "sample_size": 34,
  "outcomes": [
    "Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)",
    "Polysomnography (PSG) pre- and post-operation",
    "Effective rate"
  ],
  "main_findings": "In 34 patients treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery, UPPP, and radiofrequency ablation, mean AHI decreased from 20.74±12.23 per hour to 12.23±8.31 per hour at 1-year follow-up (P<0.01). The reported effective rate was 85.29%.",
  "effect_direction": "benefit",
  "limitations": [
    "No control/comparison group described in abstract",
    "Radiofrequency ablation was part of a combined surgical treatment (FESS, UPPP, and RFA), so the independent effect of RFA cannot be isolated from the abstract",
    "Limited exposure characterization (no frequency, dose, or protocol details provided)"
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "low",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "radiofrequency ablation",
    "OSAHS",
    "obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome",
    "UPPP",
    "polysomnography",
    "AHI",
    "surgery"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": []
}