Functional Upper Airway Space Endoscopy: A Prognostic Indicator in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment with Mandibular Advancement Devices

Functional Upper Airway Space Endoscopy: A Prognostic Indicator in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment with Mandibular Advancement Devices

Purpose: The use of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a consolidated therapy. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of awake upper airways (UA) functional endoscopy in identifying the outcome of MAD therapy. Methods: This observati...

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Main Authors: Giulio Gasparini, Gianmarco Saponaro, Mattia Todaro, Gabriele Ciasca, Lorenzo Cigni, Piero Doneddu, Camillo Azzuni, Foresta Enrico, Paolo De Angelis, Giorgio Barbera, Roberta Gaia Parcianello, Horia Vasile Hreniuc, Alessandro Moro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
OSA
OSAS
MAD
mandibular advancement
AHI
upper airways
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/5/2393

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