title: [Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome].
abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common disorder associated with potentially severe complications. Polysomnography is the gold standard diagnostic tool, while CPAP ventilation is recognized as the most efficient therapy. The numerous symptoms, even though little specific, should be rapidly detected to screen for the syndrome and transfer the patient to an adequate healthcare facility. The severity of the condition depends on the complications it causes.
authors.affiliation: Service d'ORL-chirurgie cervicofaciale, hôpital du Val-de-Grâce, 75230 Paris Cedex 05.
authors.forename: Stanislas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ballivet de Régloix
authors.forename: Yoann
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pons
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chabolle
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Clément
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Maurin
authors.forename: Claude
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Conessa
mesh_terms: D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D017286:Polysomnography; D012307:Risk Factors; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*