Barbed suspension bridge pharyngoplasty: A new pathway to better sleep

Authors

  • Anand Raju Head of ENT Department, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Sivakami R Associate Consultants, Department of ENT, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Thushita Nivasini. S Associate Consultants, Department of ENT, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Mano Leoni Divya Associate Consultants, Department of ENT, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

OSA, Pharyngoplasty, Snoring

Abstract

Barbed Suspension Bridge Pharyngoplasty (BSBP) is a novel, non-resective surgical technique utilizing non-absorbable barbed sutures to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring by providing a permanent suspension of the soft palate. The procedure aims to prevent posterior palate collapse while preserving natural movement for speech and swallowing, showing high success rates in reducing snoring and improving sleepiness with minimal invasiveness.

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Published

2026-02-08

How to Cite

Anand Raju, Sivakami R, Thushita Nivasini. S, & Mano Leoni Divya. (2026). Barbed suspension bridge pharyngoplasty: A new pathway to better sleep. Kauverian Medical Journal, 3(4), 17–19. Retrieved from http://www.kauverianjournal.com/index.php/research/article/view/269

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): February

Section

Articles