Exploring Airway Enlargement Procedures

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Which surgical procedure can be performed to increase the size of the airway?

  • Removal of tonsils (correct)
  • Removal of appendix
  • Removal of spleen
  • Removal of gallbladder

What is the purpose of reconstructing the jaw in surgical procedures for airway enlargement?

  • To enlarge the upper airway (correct)
  • To implant plastic rods
  • To remove adenoids
  • To remove excess tissue

What can be implanted into the soft palate during surgical procedures for airway enlargement?

  • Metal rods
  • Silicone rods
  • Wooden rods
  • Plastic rods (correct)

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