Changes in site of obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea patients according to sleep position: A DISE study

Volume: 125, Issue: 1, Pages: 248 - 254
Published: Aug 22, 2014
Abstract
Objectives/Hypothesis This study aimed to evaluate changes in obstruction site in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients according to sleep position. Study Design Prospective case series. Methods Eighty‐five patients who had undergone level 1 sleep study and drug‐induced sleep endoscopy in the supine and lateral positions were included. Obstruction sites were classified as soft palate (SP), tongue base (TB), lateral wall (LW), and larynx (LX)....
Paper Details
Title
Changes in site of obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea patients according to sleep position: A DISE study
Published Date
Aug 22, 2014
Volume
125
Issue
1
Pages
248 - 254
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