Current surgical concepts for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
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.
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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