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Yu M, Hao Z, Xu L, Zhao L, Wen Y, Han F, Gao X. Differences in Polysomnographic and Craniofacial Characteristics of Catathrenia Phenotypes: A Cluster Analysis. Nat Sci Sleep 2024; 16:625-638. [PMID: 38831958 PMCID: PMC11144656 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s455705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Purpose Catathrenia is a rare sleeping disorder characterized by repetitive nocturnal groaning during prolonged expirations. Patients with catathrenia had heterogeneous polysomnographic, comorbidity, craniofacial characteristics, and responses to treatment. Identifying phenotypes of catathrenia might benefit the exploration of etiology and personalized therapy. Patients and Methods Sixty-six patients diagnosed with catathrenia by full-night audio/video polysomnography seeking treatment with mandibular advancement devices (MAD) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were included in the cohort. Polysomnographic characteristics including sleep architecture, respiratory, groaning, and arousal events were analyzed. Three-dimensional (3D) and 2D craniofacial hard tissue and upper airway structures were evaluated with cone-beam computed tomography and lateral cephalometry. Phenotypes of catathrenia were identified by K-mean cluster analysis, and inter-group comparisons were assessed. Results Two distinct clusters of catathrenia were identified: cluster 1 (n=17) was characterized to have more males (71%), a longer average duration of groaning events (18.5±4.8 and 12.8±5.7s, p=0.005), and broader upper airway (volume 41,386±10,543 and 26,661±6700 mm3, p<0.001); cluster 2 (n=49) was characterized to have more females (73%), higher respiratory disturbance index (RDI) (median 1.0 [0.3, 2.0] and 5.2 [1.2, 13.3]/h, p=0.009), more respiratory effort-related arousals (RERA)(1 [1, 109] and 32 [13, 57)], p=0.005), smaller upper airway (cross-sectional area of velopharynx 512±87 and 339±84 mm2, p<0.001) and better response to treatment (41.2% and 82.6%, p=0.004). Conclusion Two distinct phenotypes were identified in patients with catathrenia, primary catathrenia, and catathrenia associated with upper airway obstruction, suggesting respiratory events and upper airway structures might be related to the etiology of catathrenia, with implications for its treatment.
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- Min Yu
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, People’s Republic of China
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- Sleep Division, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Sleep Division, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Sleep Division, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Sleep Division, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Oral Therapy of Sleep Apnea, Peking University Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- National Center for Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, People’s Republic of China
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Demaeyer N, Bruyneel M. Factors Associated with Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review. Nat Sci Sleep 2024; 16:111-123. [PMID: 38348054 PMCID: PMC10859698 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s448346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among the bariatric surgery population is estimated to be 45-70%. However, weight loss obtained by bariatric surgery is not always associated with full remission of OSA, suggesting that other confounding factors are present. This article aims to review the current literature, focusing on factors that could predict the persistence of OSA after bariatric surgery. For this purpose, relevant studies of more than 50 patients that assessed pre- and post-operative presence and severity of OSA detected by poly(somno)graphy (PG/PSG) in bariatric populations were collected. Six retrospective and prospective studies were evaluated that included 1302 OSA patients, with a BMI range of 42.6 to 56 kg/m2, age range of 44.8 to 50.7 years, and percentage of women ranging from 45% to 91%. The studies were very heterogeneous regarding type of bariatric surgery, diagnostic criteria for OSA and OSA remission, and delay of OSA reassessment. OSA remission was observed in 26% to 76% of patients at 11-12 months post-surgery. Loss to follow-up was high in all studies, leading to a potential underestimation of OSA remission. Based on this limited sample of bariatric patients, age, pre-operative OSA severity, proportion of weight loss, and type 2 diabetes (T2D) were identified as factors associated with OSA persistence but the results were inconsistent between studies regarding the impact of age and the magnitude of weight loss. Several other factors may potentially lead to OSA persistence in the bariatric surgery population, such as fat distribution, ethnicity, anatomical predisposition, pathophysiological traits, supine position, and REM-predominant hypopnea and apnea. Further well-conducted multicentric prospective studies are needed to document the importance of these factors to achieve a better understanding of OSA persistence after bariatric surgery in obese patients.
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- Nathalie Demaeyer
- Department of Pneumology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Pneumology, CHU Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Pneumology, CHU Brugmann, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Huang L, Xu Y, Gong X, Gao X. Anatomical phenotype of obstructive sleep apnea patients based on cluster analysis. Orthod Craniofac Res 2023; 26:608-617. [PMID: 36919983 DOI: 10.1111/ocr.12653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To generate a novel subtype of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on anatomical features and verify the differences in the response of different subtypes to orthodontic treatment, thus providing a theoretical reference for clinical decision-making. MATERIALS AND METHODS A K-means cluster analysis was performed for this retrospective serial study, which includes 722 OSA patients, aged 44.0 (36.0, 54.0) years, 80.2% male, with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 23.2 (13.4, 39.6) events·h-1 , and body mass index (BMI) of 25.47 ± 3.00 kg·m-2 . All samples were divided into three subtypes based on AHI, BMI, and five variables of craniofacial measurements. Sixty-seven cases with mandibular advancement devices (MAD) therapeutic results were further applied to validate the efficacy and side effects of this treatment in different subtypes. RESULTS Two hundred and thirty patients (31.9%) were characterized as cluster 1: AHI of 17.65 (11.80, 30.42) events·h-1 , BMI of 23.65 ± 2.62 kg·m-2 , with skeletal Class II high-angle shape. Cluster 2 included 278 patients (38.5%): AHI of 17.00 (11.00, 26.48) events·h-1 , BMI of 25.36 ± 2.53 kg·m-2 , soft palate length (SPL) of 39.25 mm (36.12, 42.20), with basically normal skeleton and normal airway size. Cluster 3, consisting of 214 patients (29.6%), exhibited a combination of anatomical deformity and obesity, with the highest AHI and BMI of 45.35 (30.42, 62.53) events·h-1 and 27.57 ± 2.59 kg·m-2 respectively, but less deformity degree than cluster 1. Cluster 2 had the highest response rate and relatively mild side effects with MAD. CONCLUSIONS Orthodontic treatment based on anatomical morphology could exert a better effect on mild-moderate OSA patients with mild skeletal deformity.
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- Liping Huang
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Bacak B, Porterfield L, Karelsky S. Multilevel Airway Obstruction Phenotypes in Adult OSA. OTO Open 2023; 7:e21. [PMID: 37359981 PMCID: PMC10288549 DOI: 10.1002/oto2.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Objective To describe multilevel phenotypes of airway obstruction identified on drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in adults. Study Design Retrospective chart review. Setting Tertiary care center. Methods Video recordings of DISE on adult patients were retrospectively scored. A cross-correlation matrix was created to detect significant correlations between DISE findings at anatomical subsites. Three multilevel phenotypes resulted from the matrix: complete collapse at the tongue base with complete collapse at the epiglottis (T2-E2), complete circumferential obstruction at the velum with complete lateral pharyngeal wall collapse at the oropharynx (V2C-O2LPW), and incomplete collapse at the velum with complete collapse due to tonsillar hypertrophy (V0/1-O2T). The mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated for demographic and polysomnogram metrics of each phenotype compared to all other subjects. Results Phenotype 1 (T2-E2) (n = 88) had older ages (MD 5.784 years, CI [1.992, 9.576]), lower body mass index (BMI) (MD -1.666 kg/m2, CI [02.570, -0.762]), and smaller neck circumferences (MD -0.448 in., CI [-9.14, -0.009]) than the other phenotypes. Phenotype 2 (V2C-O2LPW) (n = 25) had higher BMIs (MD 2.813 kg/m2, CI [1.362, 4.263]), higher neck circumference (MD 0.714 in., CI [0.004, 1.424]), and higher apnea-hypopnea index (MD 8.252, CI [0.463, 16.041]). Phenotype 3 (V0/1-O2T) (n = 20) had younger ages (MD -17.697, CI [-25.215, -11.179]). Conclusion Three distinct multilevel phenotypes of obstruction were identified on DISE, suggesting different anatomic subsites collapse in a nonrandom pattern. The phenotypes appear to represent distinct patient groups and their identification may have implications in terms of pathophysiology and treatment modalities.
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- University of Rochester Medical CenterRochesterNew YorkUSA
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Ma Y, Yu M, Gao X. Role of craniofacial phenotypes in the response to oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. J Oral Rehabil 2023; 50:308-317. [PMID: 36681880 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a good alternative for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the treatment response varies amongst individuals. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the role of craniofacial features in the response to MADs to improve prognostication and patient selection. METHODS The retrospective trial contained 42 males aged 41.5 ± 9.0 years, and with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 21.5 ± 13.8 events/h. According to the mandibular plane angle, participants were divided into three groups: low angle (n = 13), average angle (n = 14) and high angle (n = 15). Under the monitoring of home sleep testing, adjustable MADs were used to titrate the mandible forward from 0 mm with an increment of 0.5 mm every day. The polysomnography outcomes, mandibular protrusion amounts, changes in upper airway MRI measurements and nasal resistance were compared amongst the three groups. RESULTS The normalisation rate (AHI <5 /h) was 92.3%, 57.1% and 46.7%, respectively, in the low-, average- and high-angle groups (p = .027). The effective protrusion where AHI was reduced by half was 20 (11.3 ~ 37.5) %, 31.3 (23.6 ~ 50) % and 50 (36.9 ~ 64.9) % of the maximal mandibular protrusion, in the low-, average- and high-angle groups (p = .004). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that increased gonion angle (OR = 0.878) and baseline AHI(OR = 0.868) can reduce the probability of normalisation. CONCLUSION The high mandibular plane angle might be an unfavourable factor to MAD treatment and more protrusion was needed to achieve a 50% reduction in AHI. Vertical craniofacial pattern (gonion angle) and baseline AHI constituted the model for predicting the effect of MADs.
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- Yanyan Ma
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Zhang XL, Zhang L, Li YM, Xiang BY, Han T, Wang Y, Wang C. Multidimensional assessment and cluster analysis for OSA phenotyping. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:1779-1788. [PMID: 35338617 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a heterogeneous disease with varying phenotype. A cluster analysis based on multidimensional disease characteristics, including symptom, anthropometry, polysomnography (PSG), and craniofacial morphology, in combination with auto-continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration response and comorbidity profiles was performed within a well-characterized cohort of patients with OSA, with the aim to refine current phenotypic expressions of OSA with clinical implications. METHODS Two hundred and ninety-one subjects with a new diagnosis of moderate to severe OSA, referred for auto-CPAP titration to the sleep center were included for analysis. In-laboratory PSG and craniofacial computed tomography (CT) scanning was performed, followed by an auto-CPAP titration. The symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) was assessed by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). RESULTS Three patient phenotypes, corresponding to the "normal weight, non-sleepy and moderate OSA", the "obese, non-sleepy and severe OSA" and "obese, sleepy, very severe OSA with craniofacial limitation" were identified. Among the PSG parameters, only N3% and mean pulse oxygen saturation (SPO2) were found to be associated with ESS, and they only explain small fraction of the variation (R2=0.136). Neck circumference and craniofacial limitation were associated the more severe phenotype, which had higher prevalence of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, greater diurnal blood gas abnormalities and worse PAP titration response. CONCLUSIONS Three OSA phenotypes were identified according to multiple aspect of clinical features in patients with moderate to severe OSA, which differed in prevalence of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diurnal blood gas parameters and CPAP titration response. Self-reported EDS was not related with the severity of sleep breathing disturbance, and craniofacial limitation was associated the more severe phenotype. These findings highlight the necessity of integrate multiple disease characters into phenotyping to achieve better understanding of the clinical pictures of OSA.
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- Xiao Lei Zhang
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,Capital medical university, Beijing, China.,The Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing, China.,Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,Capital medical university, Beijing, China.,The Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Fernandes Fagundes NC, Carlyle T, Dalci O, Darendeliler MA, Kornerup I, Major PW, Montpetit A, Pliska BT, Quo S, Heo G, Flores Mir C. Use of facial stereophotogrammetry as a screening tool for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea by dental specialists. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:57-66. [PMID: 34170240 PMCID: PMC8807899 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To evaluate facial 3-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry's effectiveness as a screening tool for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) when used by dental specialists. METHODS One hundred forty-four participants aged 2-17 years, including children fully diagnosed with pediatric OSA through nocturnal polysomnography or at high-risk or low-risk of pediatric OSA, participated in this study. 3D stereophotogrammetry, Craniofacial Index, and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire were obtained from all participants. Ten dental specialists with interest in pediatric sleep breathing disorders classified OSA severity twice, once based only on 3D stereophotogrammetry and then based on 3D stereophotogrammetry, Craniofacial Index, and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire. Intrarater and interrater reliability and diagnostic accuracy of pediatric OSA classification were calculated. A cluster analysis was performed to identify potential homogeneous pediatric OSA groups based on their craniofacial features classified through the Craniofacial Index . RESULTS Intrarater and interrater agreement suggested a poor reproducibility when only 3D facial stereophotogrammetry was used and when all tools were assessed simultaneously. Sensitivity and specificity varied among clinicians, indicating a low screening ability for both 3D facial stereophotogrammetry, ranging from 0.36-0.90 and 0.10-0.70 and all tools ranging from 0.53-1.0 and 0.01-0.49, respectively. A high arched palate and reversed or increased overjet contributed to explaining how participating dental clinicians classified pediatric OSA. CONCLUSIONS 3D stereophotogrammetry-based facial analysis does not seem predictive for pediatric OSA screening, alone or combined with the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire and Craniofacial Index when used by dental specialists interested in sleep-disordered breathing. Some craniofacial traits, more specifically significant sagittal overjet discrepancies and an arched palate, seem to influence participating dental specialists' classification. CITATION Fernandes Fagundes NC, Carlyle T, Dalci O, et al. Use of facial stereophotogrammetry as a screening tool for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea by dental specialists. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(1):57-66.
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney South West Area Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney South West Area Health Service, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oral Health–Orthodontics Section, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,Address correspondence to: Carlos Flores Mir, DDS, DSc, 5-528 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405 - 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G Canada; Tel: (780) 492-7409; Fax: (780) 492-7536;
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Kim SJ, Ahn HW, Hwang KJ, Kim SW. Respiratory and sleep characteristics based on frequency distribution of craniofacial skeletal patterns in Korean adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0236284. [PMID: 32687512 PMCID: PMC7371191 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the frequency distribution of various craniofacial skeletal patterns in a large Korean adult obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) population, and to find a relationship between craniofacial risks and respiratory and sleep characteristics. Methods A total of 1226 OSA patients (mean age of 44.9±13.3 years) were included in this retrospective cross-sectional study. All subjects were evaluated for gender and age using fourteen polysomnographic, five cephalometric, two comorbid variables, and three self-reported indexes. Frequency analysis was used to screen the distribution of main skeletal patterns and subtypes. Intergroup comparisons were performed using independent t-test, chi-square test or analysis of variance. Univariable regression analysis was done to find a relationship between skeletal risks and OSA characteristics. Results The frequency distribution of skeletal patterns was as follows: sagittally 57.2%, 32.3%, and 10.5% of Class II, Class I, and Cass III; vertically 54.0%, 26.7%, and 19.3% of hyperdivergent, normodivergent, and hypodivergent type, respectively. Polysomnographic, symptomatic, and comorbid variables showed no differences among patients with different skeletal patterns. Conversely, skeletal variables showed no differences according to OSA severity. The prevalence of highly risky skeletal pattern of hyperdivergent Class II was more likely to be females (OR 4.52, P < .01) and less obese (OR 3.21, P < .01), irrelevant to OSA and sleep characteristics. Conclusion Characteristic frequency distributions of skeletal patterns and subtypes were observed in adult OSA patients however, no statistical association was found between the skeletal patterns and OSA characteristics due to the large interindividual variation.
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- Su-Jung Kim
- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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