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DISE Has Advantages, But Can Come Up Short on Outcomes

by Thomas R. Collins •

Dr. Ishman said the adult scoring systems used for DISE don’t include several factors that are relevant to evaluating children, and that the field needs a standardized scoring system for pediatric DISE.

Thomas Collins is a freelance medical writer based in Florida.

Take-Home Points

  • DISE can be effective at finding more severe obstruction in OSA not seen during awake exams.
  • The procedure can often lead to more procedures, without better results.
  • Cine MRI is an airway evaluation technique that may be a good option for children, allowing for simultaneous evaluation of multiple obstruction sites.