title: Current surgical concepts for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a relatively common disorder with potentially serious psychologic and physiologic consequences. A comprehensive method of evaluation is described. Presurgical tests are mandatory in order to logically direct surgical treatment. Current surgical treatment and new techniques are discussed.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Guilleminault
mesh_terms: D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy