Are Biomarker Levels a Good Follow-Up Tool for Evaluating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Treatments?

Respiration ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 76 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxia Li ◽  
Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong ◽  
Alan Geater ◽  
Ao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

Rapid maxillary expansion in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: 12-month follow-up

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Pia Villa ◽  
Caterina Malagola ◽  
Jacopo Pagani ◽  
Marilisa Montesano ◽  
Alessandra Rizzoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Rapid Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Maxillary Expansion ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

scholarly journals Long-Term Subjective Outcomes of Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giannicola Iannella ◽  
Bianca Vallicelli ◽  
Giuseppe Magliulo ◽  
Giovanni Cammaroto ◽  
Giuseppe Meccariello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Swallowing Problems ◽  
Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Subjective Outcomes

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) treatment using a specific questionnaire, the Palate Postoperative Problem Score (PPOPS). Methods: 140 patients who underwent barbed reposition pharyngoplasty (BRP) surgery in the Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital of Forlì, Italy were enrolled in the study. Postoperative outcomes were evaluated in a short- and long-term follow-up using the PPOPS questionnaire. The average period of follow-up was 26 months. All patients received the PPOPS questionnaire by telephone in a period between April and August 2019. Results: 51% of patients complained of swallowing problems after surgery. In 91% of cases, the problem cleared up spontaneously. At the time of the interview, only 9% of patients had a residual swallowing difficult. At the time of PPOPS evaluation, rhinolalia was observed in 8% of patients, whereas nose regurgitation was present in 2% of patients. In 20% of patients, the foreign body sensation was present during follow-up. The value of apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) reduced from the preoperative value of 31.5 to the postoperative value of 11.4. Conclusions: BRP surgery proved to be an effective technique, appreciated by the majority of patients. Use of the PPOPS questionnaire has demonstrated that the BRP technique seems to ensure efficacy and lower morbidity, with few complications after surgery.

scholarly journals Long-Term Follow-up of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Following Surgery in Children and Adults

2000 ◽  
Vol 192 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mieko Sato ◽  
Masaaki Suzuki ◽  
Takeshi Oshima ◽  
Masaki Ogura ◽  
Akira Shimomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

scholarly journals Orthodontic-surgical treatment of a patient with Marfan Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a case report with a 9-year follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willian Caetano RODRIGUES ◽  
Mário Francisco Real GABRIELLI ◽  
Marina Reis OLIVEIRA ◽  
Ana Cláudia Gabrielli PIVETA ◽  
Marisa Aparecida Cabrini GABRIELLI
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Facial Esthetics ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Mandibular Retrognathia

ABSTRACT Marfan’s (MFS) syndrome is characterized by a defect in the connective tissue, which affects multiple organic systems. Therefore, the management of these patients requires a multidisciplinary approach. This case reports the orthodontic-surgical treatment of a patient who presented both Marfan’s and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Patient had malocclusion, TMJ clicking, vertical maxillary excess, mandibular retrognathia, severe esthetic compromise, signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, as well as alterationsin joints, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. He was treated with bimaxillary surgery aimed to enhance esthetics, occlusion and address the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The clinical results show that a desirable functional occlusion was achieved and both patient’s facial esthetics and quality of life were significantly improved. After a 9-year follow-up period, these pleasing features were maintained. The diagnosis and management of Marfan’s patients is challenging and require multidisciplinary follow-up.

scholarly journals Effects of China-Germany Follow Up Systems on Ventilator Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yujie Chen ◽  
Linglin Yang ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Qinze He ◽  
Yi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Ventilator Therapy ◽  
Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Chinese Group

Objective: To investigate the effects of different follow-up systems in China and Germany on ventilator therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Method: From March 2013 to October 2015, three hundred patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and those who are suitable for ventilator treatment were followed up according to the follow-up system of both China and Germany. The follow-up was carried out for one year to compare the rate of loss to follow-up, ventilator therapy compliance, treatment effect, ventilator side effects and others in the two groups of patients. Statistical analysis was performed using x2 test, P<0.05 for the difference was statistically significant. Results: The rate of loss to follow-up in the German group was lower than that in the Chinese group. The compliance of the German group with respiratory therapy was lower than that of the Chinese group. The side effects of ventilator treatment were lower than those in the Chinese group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The German follow-up system is more effective than the Chinese follow-up system in improving the compliance and effectiveness of ventilator therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.   

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