Glossectomy significantly improves sleep outcomes as part of multilevel surgery in adult patients with OSA. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to analyze the role of glossectomy as a standalone procedure for the treatment of sleep apnea, although the evidence suggests positive outcomes in select patients.
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