Palate Postoperative Problems Score in the early post-operative period of modified barbed reposition pharyngoplasty and tonsillectomy.

Objectives: To evaluate early postoperative complaints using the Palate postoperative Problems Score in patients undergoing modified barbed reposition pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy and tonsillectomy alone.

Methods: The study included 40 patients who underwent modified barbed reposition pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy and 18 patients who had tonsillectomy alone. Patients completed the Palate Postoperative Problems Score questionnaire at the first, third and sixth months post-operatively, and changes in their complaints were observed. Additional data included the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and sleep parameters (apnea-hypopnea Index, body mass index and oxygen saturation).

Results: In the modified barbed reposition pharyngoplasty group, Palate Postoperative Problems Scores decreased significantly from 8.85 (month 1) to 4.07 (month 6). The tonsillectomy group also showed significant improvement (from 5.28 to 2.61 by month 3).

Conclusion: The Palate Postoperative Problems Score questionnaire is an effective tool for assessing post-operative symptoms after palate surgery. Repeated use enables monitoring of patient recovery and the impact of tonsillectomy should be considered in Palate Postoperative Problems Score-based evaluations.