Introduction to the Effective Commissioning Initiative (ECI)

Surgical treatments specifically for OSA such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted uvuloplatoplasty (LAUP), soft palate implants, and radiofrequency ablation are not routinely funded. These should be considered as a last resort as a one-off exceptional treatments where all other treatments have failed. ................
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