"Uvula" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the opening of the throat.
| Descriptor ID |
D014609
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A14.549.617.780.729
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Uvula" by people in Profiles.
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Computational analysis of swallowing mechanics after surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018 Apr-May; 97(4-5):122-127.
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The Incidence and Characterization of Globus Sensation, Dysphagia, and Odynophagia Following Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. J Clin Sleep Med. 2018 01 15; 14(1):127-132.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the uvula: an analysis of factors affecting survival. Laryngoscope. 2013 Apr; 123(4):898-903.
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Effectiveness of Pillar palatal implants for snoring management. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Mar; 140(3):363-8.
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Pseudomembranous candidosis in nephrotic syndrome: a case report. Quintessence Int. 2002 Jul-Aug; 33(7):533-5.