Sleep apnea syndrome: report of case.
Sleep apnea syndrome encompasses several entities that are characterized by the inability of the victim to achieve restful sleep. The only known treatment for the syndrome is a tracheostomy. Further research and experimentation are required. We are of the opinion that the appliance described in this article offers some promise as an alternative treatment.
D001049:Apnea / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003778:Dentures; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation; D012894:Sleep Stages; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012895:Sleep, REM