APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA UTILIZING CRYOLYSIS OF ADIPOSE TISSUES

摘要

Methods, devices, andsystems employ cryolysis of oropharyngealadipose tissues to selectively remove fat cellsfrom the tissues causing obstructive sleepapnea. In various embodiments, a chilledliquid- e.g., a liquid or air- is applied to thetarget tissue at a temperature and for aduration sufficient to cause cryolysis.