What is the prevalence of residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT), and what are the risk factors for the condition? BOTTOM LINE The majority of children […]
Hypopharyngeal Approaches to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A panel covered the need for better ways to identify airway obstruction sites from radiofrequency to skeletal surgery
When to Order a Sleep Study in Children Who Snore
While guidelines help to determine when to order a sleep study, clinical judgment is vital
Isolated Tonsillectomy Valid Treatment for OSA in Some Adults
Tonsillectomy can be considered for patients with mild OSA who have severe obstructing anatomy that is surgically correctible
Can Tonsil Size Help Predict Pediatric OSA Severity?
A study showed that tonsil size did not correlate with baseline OSA severity, even when adenoid hypertrophy was accounted for in the analysis
Supraglottoplasty Can Improve AHI, LSAT in Pediatric OSA Patients
However, the majority of them are not cured, and additional research is needed
New Treatment Options Emerge for OSA
Distraction osteogenesis can be very effective in improving upper airway obstruction in children with micrognathia
Mandibular Advancement Devices Improve AHI, Symptoms of Mild to Moderate OSA
MADs reduce AHI, increase oxygen saturation, and improve the main symptoms of mild to moderate OSAHS
Few Outcome Differences, Higher Costs for DISE and TORS to Treat OSA
Patients who underwent UPPP±T without DISE did not show a statistically significant difference in outcomes compared to the patients who underwent DISE with other procedures, including TORS
Does Weight Loss Affect the Apnea/ Hypopnea Index?
Bariatric surgical weight loss consistently reduces the severity of AHI and associated symptoms
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