[Tracheostomy in the sleep apnea syndrome].
Two cases of sleep apnea syndrome treated by tracheostomy are described. Indications and rationale for tracheostomy are outlined. The hasard of preoperative premedication or the use of mild sedatives is stressed.
D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012894:Sleep Stages / Q000502:physiology; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
Tracheostomie in slaap-apnea syndroom.