What is coblation or radiofrequency ablation and how is it used for OSAS?
Coblation of the soft palate, tongue or turbinates is a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure used primarily to relieve snoring. It may have a beneficial effect for some patients with mild OSAS. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Coblation is a process that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to stiffen tissue in the soft palate, tongue, or inferior turbinates (nasal passages) that vibrates and causes snoring or obstructs the airway to cause OSAS.
