The tissues at the back of the throat may be bulky or the uvula be too long. |
In severe cases, the tonsillar lesions extended to involve the anterior and posterior pillars of fauces, as well as the soft palate and uvula. |
The main culprits for all that racket are the muscles of the palate and the uvula. |
The uvula of the bladder may be considered as forming the anterior boundary of the trigone. |
In some people, the tongue and the uvula at the back of the throat block airflow to the lungs during sleep. |
The surgery, in which the uvula and soft palate are resectioned, requires a two-day hospital stay and two weeks of recovery time. |