Palatal collapse in OSA explained in 3D

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09-10, 08:15–08:30 (Europe/Istanbul), Sleep

Vikas Agrawal

<p>Program chair , International Surgical Sleep Society 2026</p> <p>Discovered the role and classification of salpingopharyngeal fold in OSA</p> <p>Discovered the boundaries of adenoid surgery to prevent recurrence</p> <p>Novel technique in palatal surgery for OSA , Suspension bridge pharyngoplasty , using non absorbale barbed suture passing across midline.</p> <p>Ethmoturbinectomy , a novel surgical technique to prevent recurrent surgery in ethmoidal polyposis</p>

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• Diagnostic tools and decision making in Eustachian dysfunction
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Kivanc Gunhan

<p>Dr. Gunhan is an ORL professor at Celal Bayar Univesity and private practice, dedicated to education, research and patient centered care and contemporary surgical techniques focused on rhinology. He has clinical and experimental studies mostly on rhinoplasty (mostly revision), paranasal sinus diseases, allergy, olfactory loss and sleep disorders that he also provides comprehensive services. He is a distinguished member of many ORL societies and currently is the Secretary General of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Society.</p>

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