Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Sleep apnea is an entity characterized by repetitive upper airway obstruction resulting in
nocturnal hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. It is estimated that 2%–4% of the middle-aged …

In view of the high prevalence and the relevant impairment of patients with obstructive sleep
apnoea syndrome (OSAS) lots of methods are offered which promise definitive cures for or …

In the practice of sleep medicine, the first step is identification of those patients at high risk
for sleep apnea. Nearly every physician and every hospital has preferred methods of …

As the interest in sleep-disordered breathing has increased, various attempts have been
made to assess upper airway anatomy in patients with this relatively frequent disorder. The …

Introduction: This systematic review provides supporting evidence for the accompanying
clinical practice guideline on the referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for …

Objectives To evaluate the long-term efficacy and potential predictors of
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) among adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea …

Bei der Überprüfung der Empfehlungen der derzeit gültigen Version des Kapitels
„Schlafbezogene Atmungsstörungen des Erwachsenen “der Leitlinie „Nicht-erholsamer …

Objective Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) remains one of the most common surgical
treatments for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the results after UPPP are …

Background The most commonly performed surgical procedure for obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with or without tonsillectomy (UPPP±TE). However …