Hyoid suspension for obstructive sleep apnea

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosef P. Krespi ◽  
Ashutosh Kacker
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension

Modified Hyoid Suspension in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2011 ◽  
Vol 145 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P273-P273
Author(s):  
Ottavio Piccin ◽  
Francesca Marra ◽  
Giovanni Sorrenti ◽  
Giuseppe Scaramuzzino ◽  
Ricardo Gobbi
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension

scholarly journals Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and barbed reposition pharyngoplasty with and without hyoid suspension for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: A comparison of long-term functional results

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Minni ◽  
Fabrizio Cialente ◽  
Massimo Ralli ◽  
Andrea Colizza ◽  
Quirino Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension ◽  
Hypopnea Syndrome

Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a common condition; when conservative approaches are not effective, surgical techniques aimed at reducing the airway obstruction effect are used. This retrospective study aimed at comparing the functional outcomes in patients with OSAHS undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) according to Fairbanks and barbed reposition pharyngoplasty (BRP) according to Mantovani, with or without hyoid suspension (HS). One-hundred twenty-two consecutive OSAHS patients who underwent surgical treatment were included in the study. Patients were divided into 4 groups; all patients underwent preoperative and postoperative polysomnography (PSG) with apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI) evaluation, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) evaluation. The results were analyzed according to the different surgical procedures, in relation to the preoperative PSG and anthropometric data. A significant reduction was observed at 18-month follow-up for patients in BRP group for BMI (p = 0.004), ESS (p < 0.0001), ODI (p < 0.0001), and AHI (p < 0.0001). Risk factors for poor postoperative AHI reduction were evaluated; preoperative AHI was the strongest independent protective factor, while preoperative ODI was the strongest risk factor. The association of HS with UPPP or BRP showed significant results in terms of higher postoperative AHI reduction only when associated to UPPP (p < 0.0001). This study showed that the BRP technique was more effective compared to UPPP for patients with OSAHS. The association of HS showed greater benefits in UPPP compared to BRP.  Randomized prospective trials with longer follow-up are necessary to confirm our results and formulate a more accurate indication of the optimal therapeutic strategy.

Polysomnographic Outcomes Before and After Skeletal Surgeries for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-452
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Maxillomandibular Advancement ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Hyoid Suspension ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Osa Treatment

Objective: To evaluate polysomnographic (PSG) outcomes after common skeletal surgeries for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Thai patients. Materials and Methods: The retrospective study included OSA patients aged 18 years and older treated by hyoid suspension (HS) plus uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) (Group 1), genioglossus advancement (GA) plus tongue base radiofrequency (TBRF) (Group 2), and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) (Group 3) at Siriraj Hospital between January 2007 and October 2018. Those with incomplete PSG data were excluded. The primary outcome was the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Secondary outcomes were other PSG parameters and postoperative complications. Results: Twenty-four patients including 22 males and 2 females were included. Group1 (n=11), median AHI decreased from 45.4 to 24.1 events/hour (p=0.17), while lowest oxygen saturation (LSAT) changed from 72.0% to 71.0% (p=0.11). Group2 (n=3) median AHI decreased from 64.7 to 51.4 events/hour (p=0.11), LSAT increased from 76.0% to 79.0% (p=1.0), and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep increased from 0.0% to 12.4% (p=0.11). Group3 (n=12) median AHI decreased from 68.5 to 7.8 events/hour (p<0.002), LSAT increased from 75.5% to 88.0% (p=0.04), and REM increased from 0.0% to 21.5% (p=0.01). Surgical success rates as defined by Sher’s criteria or a postoperative AHI of less than five events/hour were 44.4%, 33.3%, and 66.6% in patients in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Common surgical complications included bleeding, mental or perioral paresthesia, and malocclusion after MMA. Conclusion: The skeletal surgeries significantly improved some PSG parameters, and thus may be viable options for OSA treatment in Thai patients. Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea, Skeletal surgery, Hyoid suspension, Genioglossus advancement, Maxillomandibular advancement, Thai

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Hyoid: A Revised Surgical Procedure

1994 ◽  
Vol 111 (6) ◽  
pp. 717-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Riley ◽  
Nelson B. Powell ◽  
Christian Guilleminault
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Disturbance Index ◽  
Disturbance Index ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension ◽  
Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Respiratory Disturbance

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome results from a loss of muscular activity of pharyngeal dilators and airway collapse at the hypopharynx–base of tongue or the oropharynx–soft palate. The hyoid arch and its muscle attachments strongly affect hypopharyngeal airway patency and resistance. On the basis of these concepts and previous experience, a modified hyoid suspension procedure is presented. Fifteen consecutively treated surgical patients underwent an isolated modified hyoid suspension procedure to correct hypopharyngeal obstruction. Oropharyngeal-palatal obstruction had previously been corrected or was thought not to be a component of the obstruction. Treatment outcomes were based on objective polysomnographic data and subjective clinical correction of excessive daytime sleepiness. The polysomnographlc data Included analysis of the respiratory disturbance index and lowest oxyhemoglobin desaturation. On the basis of these criteria, 12 of 15 patients (75%) had correction of their excessive daytime sleepiness and marked improvement in their sleep disorder breathing. The mean preoperative respiratory disturbance index was 44.7 ± 22.6, and the lowest oxyhemoglobin desaturation was 82% ± 6%. The postoperative respiratory disturbance index and lowest oxyhemoglobin desaturation were 12.8 ± 6.9 and 86% ± 5%, respectively. The modified hyoid suspension procedure appears to offer significant adjunctive treatment for hypopharyngeal obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

scholarly journals Hyoid Bone Suspension as a Part of Multilevel Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (03) ◽  
pp. 266-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd Tantawy ◽  
Sherif Askar ◽  
Hazem Amer ◽  
Ali Awad ◽  
Mohammad El-Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Apnea Hypopnea Index ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Multilevel Surgery ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Hyoid Suspension ◽  
The Mean

Introduction Since oropharyngeal surgery alone is often insufficient to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), advances have been developed in hypopharyngeal surgery. Objective To assess hyoid suspension surgery as part of a multilevel OSA surgery, also including palatal surgery. Methods The study included patients with OSA symptoms with apnea hypopnea index (AHI) > 15. They were scheduled for hyoid suspension after a nasoendoscopy during Müller maneuver and drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). All patients had body mass index (BMI) < 35 kg/m2. Hyoidothyroidopexy combined with tonsillectomy and palatal suspension was performed in all cases. Results The mean AHI dropped significantly (p < 0.0001) from 68.4 ± 25.3 preoperatively to 25.6 ± 9.52 postoperatively. The mean lowest oxygen (O2) saturation level increased significantly from 66.8 ± 11.3 to 83.2 ± 2.86 (p < 0.0001). In addition, the snoring score significantly decreased (p < 0.0001) from a preoperative mean of 3.4 ± 0.54 to 2 ± 0.7 at 6 months postoperatively. In regard to the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), it showed significant improvements (p < 0.0001) as its mean diminished from 13.8 ± 5.4 preoperatively to 5.2 ± 1.6 postoperatively. Conclusion Hyoidothyroidopexy using absorbable suture seems to produce a good outcome in treating OSA. It could be effectively and safely combined with other palatal procedures in the multilevel surgery for OSA.

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