Uvulectomy
The uvula is a piece of dangling soft tissue found above the back of your tongue. It can contribute to snoring, especially in patients with elongated, large, or tapered uvulas. While sleeping, breathing may cause the uvula to vibrate, creating snoring.
An uvulectomy is a procedure Dr. Wenokur, Dr. Ford and Dr. Loos may recommend if you are a candidate. Candidates for uvulectomy are those whose snoring problems can be traced to the uvula. During the procedure, Dr. Wenokur, Dr. Ford and Dr. Loos will either remove the uvula under local anesthesia in the office, or schedule in the operating room under general anesthesia.