Three-dimensional analysis of changes in airway space after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with maxillomandibular setback and their association with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract Background Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with maxillomandibular setback is often accompanied by changes in airway space. We analyzed the changes in airway space before and after surgery and assessed their association with obstructive sleep apnea. Methods This study is based on the cohort...

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Main Authors: Seung-Il Jang, Jaemyung Ahn, Jun Young Paeng, Jongrak Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-11-01
Series:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-018-0171-3