title: [A case of obstructive sleep apnea].
abstract: A case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is presented which led to cor pulmonale. The diagnosis was based on polysomnography (PSG) which demonstrated OSA periods with hypoxemia. The patient was qualified for uvulopalitopharyngoplasty. Also CPAP is being considered.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Chorób Płuc, Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cieślicki
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sliwiński
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zieliński
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011660:Pulmonary Heart Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Przypadek obturacyjnego bezdechu sennego.