Base of Tongue Handpieces
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Base of Tongue Handpieces
Olympus Somnoplasty offers two different handpieces for base-of-tongue procedures. The dual-channel radio-frequency handpiece is designed to create predictable dual-site lesions. The single-channel radio-frequency handpiece is designed for creation of single-site lesions.
Key Benefits
- This device is indicated for the reduction of the tongue base component in Sleep-disordered Breathing (OSA).
- Typical treatment zone is 2.5 – 3.0 cm by 2.5 – 3.0 cm in the midline and circumscribes the circumvallate papilla. Avoid being too lateral.
- Bend electrode as you approach more posteriorly in order to maintain the lesion at its proper depth (2 cm into the genioglossus muscle).
- Saline injection at the site of lesion may improve tissue volume reduction.
Patient Selection
- Appropriate evaluation for Sleep-disordered Breathing, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, cephalometric x-rays, a sleep study and responses to validated questionnaire are recommended for diagnosis or patient selection.
- It has been shown that this procedure can be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as UPPP and/or nasal surgery.
Product Support
| Control Unit Settings | Model 1200 Single Electrode | Model 2220 Dual Electrode |
| Joules | 600 – 750 Joules per lesion | 1200 – 1500 Joules (600 – 750 per electrode) |
| Temperature | 85oC | 85oC |
| Watts | 15 | 15 |
| Channel Selection | Single Electrode | Dual Electrode |
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