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Title:

Reduced upper obstructions in N3 and increased lower obstructions in REM sleep stage detected with manometry.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article
Author(s):
Wirth, Markus; Schramm, Juliane; Bautz, Maximilian; Hofauer, Benedikt; Edenharter, Günther; Ott, Armin; Heiser, Clemens
Abstract:
In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), airway obstruction occurs at different anatomic levels. The frequency and location of obstructions play a crucial role in the planning of surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharyngeal obstruction levels in different sleep stages with manometry in OSA patients. In addition, the manometry results were compared with drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). Forty-one patients with OSA received manometry measurements during one night of sleep....     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
275
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
239-245
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00405-017-4746-x
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28975391
Print-ISSN:
0937-4477
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik; Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Epidemiologie
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