Manipulation of Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Muscles in Sleep Surgery: A Review of the Literature

Manipulation of Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Muscles in Sleep Surgery: A Review of the Literature

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) occurs due to upper airway obstruction resulting from anatomical and functional abnormalities. Upper airway collapsibility, particularly those involving the lateral pharyngeal wall (LPW), is known to be one of the main factors contributing to the p...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Cammaroto, Luigi Marco Stringa, Giannicola Iannella, Giuseppe Meccariello, Henry Zhang, Ahmed Yassin Bahgat, Christian Calvo-Henriquez, Carlos Chiesa-Estomba, Jerome R. Lechien, Maria Rosaria Barillari, Bruno Galletti, Francesco Galletti, Francesco Freni, Cosimo Galletti, Claudio Vicini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
OSA
pharyngoplasty
sleep surgery
pharynx
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/15/5315

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