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Yang J, Tan ML, Ho JPTF, Rosenmöller BRAM, Jamaludin FS, van Riet TCT, de Lange J. Non-sleep related outcomes of maxillomandibular advancement, a systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2024; 75:101917. [PMID: 38503113 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2024.101917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Maxillomandibular advancement has been shown to be an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea; however, the literature focuses mainly on sleep-related parameters such as apnea-hypopnea index, respiratory disturbance index and Epworth sleepiness scale. Other factors that may be important to patients, such as esthetics, patient satisfaction, nasality, swallowing problems and so forth have been reported in the literature but have not been systematically studied. Together with an information specialist, an extensive search in Medline, Embase and Scopus yielded 1592 unique articles. Titles and abstracts were screened by two blinded reviewers. In total, 75 articles were deemed eligible for full-text screening and 38 articles were included for qualitative synthesis. The most common categories of non-sleep related outcomes found were surgical accuracy, facial esthetics, functional outcomes, quality of life, patient satisfaction, and emotional health. All categories were reported using heterogenous methods, such that meta-analysis could not be performed. There was lack of consistent methods to assess these outcomes. This work is the first to systematically review non-sleep related outcomes of maxillomandibular advancement. Despite growing interest in evaluating surgical outcomes through patient subjective experiences, this review points to the need of standardized, validated methods to report these outcomes.
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- Joshua Yang
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Information Specialist Medical Library, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Location Academic Medical Center (AMC), and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Nogues JC, Jain N, Chou CT, Lin FY. Obstructive sleep apnea for the rhinologist. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 32:35-39. [PMID: 37997886 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a ubiquitous disease defined by repetitive partial or complete cessation of airflow during sleep caused by upper airway collapse. Otolaryngologists play a crucial role in the management of OSA, which is rapidly evolving with the advent of new surgical techniques and medical devices. Here we review the medical and surgical treatment options for OSA with a focus on unique considerations for patients with OSA who undergo nasal, sinus, and skull base surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Treatment of OSA includes both nonsurgical and surgical options. Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy remains the first-line medical treatment for OSA, but alternatives such as oral appliance and positional therapy are viable alternatives. Surgical treatments include pharyngeal and tongue base surgery, hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy, and skeletal surgery. Nasal surgery has been shown to improve sleep quality and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) tolerance and usage. Sinus and skull base patients with comorbid OSA have special perioperative considerations for the rhinologist to consider such as the need for overnight observation and timing of CPAP therapy resumption. SUMMARY OSA patients present with special considerations for the rhinologist. Patients with moderate to severe OSA may benefit from overnight observation after ambulatory surgery, especially those with an elevated BMI, cardiopulmonary comorbidities, and those who are not using CPAP regularly at home. Though CPAP may be safely resumed in the perioperative setting of nasal, sinus, and skull base surgery, the exact timing depends on patient, surgeon, and systemic factors such as severity of OSA, CPAP pressures required, extent of surgery, and the postoperative monitoring setting. Lastly, nasal and sinus surgery can improve sleep quality and CPAP tolerance and compliance in patients with OSA.
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- Juan C Nogues
- Department of Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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Abdelwahab M, Taheri N, Eltahir L, Erdogan C, Lee K, Liu SYC. Maxillomandibular Advancement Efficacy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Class 2 Versus 3 Dentofacial Deformity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:1366-1373. [PMID: 37449410 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with class 2 versus 3 dentofacial deformities (DFDs). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Tertiary sleep surgery center. METHODS Patients with OSA and DFD class 2 versus 3 undergoing MMA at Stanford Sleep Surgery between 2014 and 2021 were matched by preoperative body mass index (BMI), age, and sex. Postoperative outcome was compared with polysomnography measures and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). RESULTS Twenty-eight matched subjects, 14 in each deformity group were identified and assessed. The mean age (standard deviation) was 34.29 (10.21) and 33.86 (10.23) for classes 2 and 3, respectively. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) decreased from 43.42 (28.30) to 9.6 (5.29) (p < .001) and 37.17 (35.77) to 11.81 (15.74) (p = .042) in class 2 and 3 subjects, respectively. The oxygen desaturation index (ODI) changed from 30.48 (24.02) to 6.88 (3.39) (p = .024) and 11.43 (11.40) to 5.44 (7.96) (p = .85) in class 2 and 3 subjects, respectively. The Epworth sleepiness scale changed from 8.93 (5.28) to 3.91 (2.70) (p = .018) and 10.23 (4.38) to 4.22 (3.07) (p = .006) in class 2 and 3 subjects, respectively. CONCLUSION Among age, sex, and BMI-matched subjects, MMA is equally effective in both dentofacial class 2 and 3 groups, both objectively and subjectively. Preoperatively, dentofacial class 2 patients with OSA presented with the more severe disease with higher AHI and ODI. Dentofacial class 3 patients with OSA may require additional attention to improve nasal function outcomes.
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- Mohamed Abdelwahab
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Sleep Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, SC, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Sleep Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Sleep Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Sleep Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Sleep Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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Panah ZE, Sharifi A, Zoafa S, Etemadi-Aleagha A, Sohrabpour S, Behzadi M, Teymouri A, Heidari R, Erfanian R. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with and without modified thyrohyoid suspension for obstructive sleep apnea treatment: a randomized clinical trial. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:4677-4685. [PMID: 37347258 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08068-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to compare the efficacy of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + Tongue Base Radiofrequency (TB-RF) and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + modified thyrohyoid suspension techniques + TB-RF which aimed to suspend base of tongue muscles anteriorly toward thyroid cartilage. METHODS This randomized controlled trial study was conducted on 48 cases of confirmed OSA between Jan, 2019 and Aug, 2022. We divided patients into two groups. One group underwent Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + modified thyrohyoid suspension + TB-RF technique, and another one underwent Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + TB-RF. Then, Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), mean and lowest O2 saturation, Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), Stanford Subjective Snoring Scale (SSSS), and T90 indexes were evaluated before and after each surgery. RESULTS The mean ± SD age was 39.4 ± 11.17 years. Of the 48 patients, 79.1% (n = 33) were male and 20.9% (n = 15) were female. AHI and SSSS in the Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + modified thyrohyoid suspension group were significantly better than Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty group (P-value; 0.010). Though, there was no significant difference in terms of mean saturation, lowest desaturation, ESS, DSST, and T90 scores. The success rate in the Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + modified thyrohyoid suspension and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty groups, according to the Sher criteria: a minimum of 50% reduction with a final AHI less than 20, were 75% (18/24) and 41.7% (10/24), respectively. It was significantly higher in the Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty + modified thyrohyoid suspension group (P-value: 0.021). CONCLUSION The addition of modified thyrohyoid suspension technique to Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty have better surgical outcomes and more success rate than Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in OSA patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION IRCT: IRCT20190602043791N2. https://en.irct.ir/trial/53365 .
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- Zahra Eslami Panah
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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Luca C, Pasquale C, Caterina T, Antonio M, Federico L, Annalisa P, Riccardo A, Giuditta M, Gennaro R, Giovanni C. Barbed palatal surgery: single stage or multilevel setting-a systematic review by the Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:3905-3913. [PMID: 37227471 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-08018-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic review aims to compare the efficacy and safety of multilevel and single level surgery, including barbed pharyngoplasties, in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS The study followed PRISMA guidelines and searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Ovid databases for studies evaluating the effect of barbed pharyngoplasties on adults with OSA. Prospective and retrospective cohort studies were included with pre- and post-treatment comparisons of sleep tests and self-reported clinical outcomes. Exclusion criteria were non-English studies, case reports, reviews, conference abstracts, letters, and pediatric studies. Successful surgery was classified using Sher's criteria. RESULTS The study selected a total of 1014 patients from 26 studies, 24 of which were longitudinal studies with 10 retrospective trials and 14 prospective studies. The average age of the patients was 46.9 years, with an average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25.6 kg/m2. Most of the patients were male (84.6%). The study included only palatal surgical techniques with barbed sutures, and patients who underwent cardio-respiratory monitoring and Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) before surgery. Mean Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) preoperative was 32.9/h, AHI postoperative was 11.9/h, and mean reduction of AHI was 62.3%. The most commonly adopted palatoplasty was Barbed Repositioning Pharyngoplasty (BRP) in 16 out of 26 studies, followed by its subsequent modifications in 3 studies. CONCLUSIONS Barbed pharyngoplasties appear to be effective both on objective measurement and subjective scores. DISE represents a fundamental tool to assess uni-level or multilevel obstruction. When retro-palatal collapse is present, barbed pharyngoplasty appears to be effective. Barbed pharyngoplasties maintain their good results both in single level or multilevel surgery. Randomized clinical controlled trials with multi-center cooperation and long-term study are necessary.
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- Cerritelli Luca
- Ent Department, University of Ferrara, via A. Moro 8, loc. Cona, 4412, Ferrara, Italy.
- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy.
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Unit of "Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale dei Colli, Ospedale Monaldi", Napoli, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, F. Spaziani Hospital, ASL Frosinone, Frosinone, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Integrated Therapies in Otolaryngology, Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital Foundation, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milano, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Sense Organs, 9311Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Otolaryngology, Ospedale Maggiore "C.A. Pizzardi", 2, Largo Nigrisoli, 40100, Bologna, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Head and Neck Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Unit of "Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale dei Colli, Ospedale Monaldi", Napoli, Italy
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- Young Otolaryngologists of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology (GOS-SIO), Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital, 47121, Forli, Italy
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Park MJ, Lee YH, Cho JH, Choi JH. Limited Palatal Muscle Resection for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1432. [PMID: 37629722 PMCID: PMC10456771 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59081432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Limited palatal muscle resection (PMR) is a surgical technique employed to alleviate respiratory disturbances in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with retropalatal narrowing by reducing soft palate volume and tightening the muscles. Although some previous publications have demonstrated the effectiveness of limited PMR, the overall efficacy and therapeutic role of limited PMR for the treatment of OSA remain uncertain. This study utilized meta-analysis and a systematic literature review to estimate the overall effectiveness of limited PMR in treating OSA. Materials and Methods: Multiple databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, were searched using specific keywords related to OSA and limited PMR. Original articles assessing respiratory disturbances before and after limited PMR in patients with OSA were included. Data from selected articles were collected using standardized forms, including clinicodemographic characteristics, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), and lowest pulse oximetry values (minimum SpO2). Random effect models were used for analyzing significant heterogeneity. Egger's test and funnel plot were used to identify publication bias. Results: Four studies were included in this meta-analysis for AHI, and three studies were included for minimum SpO2 during sleep. A significant reduction in the AHI and an increase in the minimum SpO2 were shown following limited PMR as the standardized mean difference (95% confidence interval) was 2.591 (1.092-4.090) and 1.217 (0.248-2.186), respectively. No publication bias was found in either analysis. Conclusions: The results of the meta-analysis and systemic review add to the literature that limited PMR can result in a reduction in the AHI and an increase in min SaO2. In OSA patients with suspected retropalatal obstruction, limited PMR may be efficiently performed.
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- Marn Joon Park
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, 27, Inhang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20, Ilsan-ro, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Bucheon 14584, Republic of Korea
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Lin CW, Lin PW, Chiu LW, Chai HT, Chang CT, Friedman M, Salapatas AM, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Lin HC. Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 52:49. [PMID: 37501207 PMCID: PMC10375829 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-023-00653-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence has proved that high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were risk factors for cardiovascular comorbidities. The alterations of NLR and PLR following obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment were under studied and thus should be investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the changes of inflammatory biomarkers including NLR and PLR in severe OSA patients after surgical interventions of the upper airway, and their relationships with improvements in polysomnographic (PSG) parameters. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 563 consecutive severe OSA patients at a tertiary academic medical center who received OSA surgery, as well as underwent pre- and post-operative polysomnographic (PSG) examinations and blood tests. The changes of major PSG estimates, NLR, and PLR before and at least 3 months after OSA surgery were analyzed using paired t-tests with subgroup analyses. Pearson's correlations were performed to discover which PSG parameter contributed to the improvement of the values. RESULTS After OSA surgery, the major PSG estimates, NLR and PLR dropped significantly in the overall population. In those with a higher preoperative NLR (pre-operative NLR≧3) and PLR (pre-operative PLR≧150), the mean (SD) difference of NLR (- 0.8 [1.6], 95% CI - 1.5 to - 0.2) and PLR (- 41.6 [40], 95% CI - 52.8 to - 30.5) were even more substantial. The changes of the "apnea, longest (r = 0.298, P = .037)" and "hypopnea, longest (r = 0.321, P = .026)" were found significantly related to the improvement of PLR. CONCLUSION NLR and PLR did significantly drop in severe OSA patients following OSA surgery, and this could be related to the alterations of sleep indices. The findings could possess clinical importance for severe OSA patients after OSA surgeries in reducing possible OSA-associated cardiovascular comorbidities.
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- Chung-Wei Lin
- Department of Education, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Glaucoma, Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Education, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Management, Institute of Healthcare Management, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Sleep Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
- Sleep Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Department of Business Management, Institute of Healthcare Management, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Robotic Surgery Center and Center for Quality Management, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Ta-Pei Rd., Niao-Sung District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
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Chang CP, Poomkonsarn S, Giannakopoulos H, Ma Y, Riley R, Liu SY. Comparative Efficacy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Multilevel Surgery Followed by Upper Airway Stimulation Versus Isolated Upper Airway Stimulation. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 81:557-565. [PMID: 36539190 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) of the hypoglossal nerve is a rapidly growing management option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our study compares the treatment efficacy of UAS between those who were initially ineligible for UAS but subsequently met eligibility after multilevel surgery versus those who underwent isolated UAS for the treatment of moderate to severe OSA. METHODS The investigators implemented a retrospective single-center cohort study of patients aged 18+ years who presented for surgical evaluation of OSA from 2016-2019 and underwent UAS implantation. The predictor variable was eligibility status for UAS. Initially ineligible subjects were defined as having an apnea-hypopnea (AHI) > 65 events/hr, body mass index (BMI) > 32 kg/m2, or complete concentric collapse (CCC) on drug-induced sleep endoscopy. Eligible subjects were defined as having an AHI between 15 and 65, with no CCC on drug-induced sleep endoscopy. The primary outcome was change in AHI which was measured preoperatively and 6 months post UAS implantation. Secondary outcomes were change in Epworth sleepiness scale and Fatigue severity scale. Covariates were age, sex, and BMI. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and multivariable statistical models; P < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Thirty six patients underwent UAS implantation from 2016-2019. Eighteen patients who were initially ineligible for UAS underwent multilevel surgery, including uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, distraction osteogenesis maxillary expansion, or maxillomandibular advancement. Mean age was 62.4 ± 9 years and BMI of 29.1 ± 4 kg/m2 with 5 female patients. The cohort of 17 patients who met criteria for UAS from the start had a mean age of 62.9 ± 14 years and mean BMI of 26.7 ± 4 kg/m2 with 2 female patients. Mean AHI reduction for the multilevel group was 37.6 ± 21.2 events per hour (P < .001). Mean AHI reduction for the UAS-only group was 31.5 ± 13 events per hour (P < .001). When adjusted for age, BMI, and sex, the multilevel group had a more significant reduction (18 AHI events) compared to the isolated group (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS For patients who are ineligible for UAS due to severity of OSA or CCC of the velum, multilevel surgery including maxillomandibular advancement followed by UAS confers effective post-treatment results, which was superior to the UAS-only group.
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- Corissa P Chang
- Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Visiting Research Scholar, Division of Sleep Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Visiting Research Scholar, Division of Sleep Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Clinical Instructor, Department of Otolaryngology, Center of Excellence in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Statistician, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Clinical Professor, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- Chief, Department of Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA; Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, and by Courtesy, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
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Orestes MI, Tuchayi SM, Wang Y, Farinelli W, Arkun K, Anderson RR, Thomas R, Garibyan L. Safety and feasibility of selective tongue fat reduction with injected ice‐slurry. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2022; 7:1675-1680. [PMID: 36258870 PMCID: PMC9575057 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives There is growing evidence that excess adipose tissue within the head and neck contributes to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in obese patients. This subset of the population is often difficult to treat with surgical therapies. We theorized that a novel, transcervical method of injectable cryoablation using ice‐slurry can achieve low temperatures without causing neurovascular damage or airway distress in a swine model. Methods Four Yorkshire pigs were injected with ice‐slurry comprised of normal saline and 10% glycerol cooled to −6°C via a transcervical, ultrasound guided approach. Direct laryngoscopy was used to confirm accurate placement of the slurry. Thermocouple placement at the needle‐tip was used to measure temperatures at injection site. Swine were monitored for clinical signs of tongue necrosis and airway edema for 2 months, and then euthanized. Twelve biopsy samples from the base of the tongue were collected for histology. These were assessed for presence of tissue damage, inflammation and collagen formation by a blinded board‐certified pathologist. Results Tongue tissue temperature below 10°C was achieved for 13.5 ± 1.1 min. Minimum tissue temperature was −4 ± 0.6°C. There was no clinical or pathological evidence of tongue damage to include damage to the lingual nerve or artery. There was some histologic evidence of new collagen formation in areas of the tongue. Conclusions Transcervical ultrasound‐guided ice‐slurry injection is feasible, well‐tolerated at temperatures previously shown to be capable of selectively targeting adipose tissue in the base of the tongue in a preclinical swine model, without causing neurovascular damage or airway distress when properly injected.
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- Michael Ian Orestes
- Department of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda Maryland USA
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Tufts Medical Center Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Surgery Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda Maryland USA
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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Masárová M, Formánek M, Jor O, Novák V, Vrtková A, Matoušek P, Komínek P, Zeleník K. Epiglottopexy Is a Treatment of Choice for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Caused by a Collapsing Epiglottis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12091378. [PMID: 36143414 PMCID: PMC9502758 DOI: 10.3390/life12091378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) reveals epiglottic collapse to be a frequent cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and intolerance of positive airway pressure (PAP). These patients require different management. This prospective study aimed to compare transoral laser epiglottopexy outcomes in patients with OSA caused by epiglottic collapse with the patients’ previous PAP outcomes. Fifteen consecutive adult patients with OSA and epiglottic collapse during DISE were included; ten were analyzed. Before inclusion, PAP was indicated and ineffective in six patients, one of whom underwent unsuccessful uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. PAP was performed during DISE in all patients before epiglottopexy and was uniformly ineffective. ENT control was performed at 1 week and 1 month, and control limited polygraphy to 6 months after surgery. The apnea−hypopnea index (AHI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were significantly improved (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively) in all patients after epiglottopexy. Surgery was successful in 9/10 patients; the remaining patient had a significantly decreased AHI and could finally tolerate PAP. Transoral laser epiglottopexy is used to treat OSA in patients with epiglottic collapse. Unlike other methods, it significantly reduces both AHI and ESS and should be considered for these patients. An active search for OSA patients with epiglottic collapse is recommended to prevent treatment failure.
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- Michaela Masárová
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +42-0597375812
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Medicine, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, 708 52 Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Zhang C, Chen M, Shen Y, Gong Y, Ma J, Wang G. Impact of Upper Airway Characteristics on Disease Severity and CPAP Therapy in Chinese Patients With OSA: An Observational Retrospective Study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:767336. [PMID: 35309580 PMCID: PMC8930821 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.767336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective The characteristics of the upper airway (UA) are important for the evaluation and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study aimed to investigate the association of UA characteristics with OSA severity, titration pressure, and initiation of and 3-month compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Methods This retrospective study included consecutive patients examined using a semi-quantitative UA evaluation system (combination with physical examination and awake endoscopy) during 2008–2018 at the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital. First, the differences in UA characteristics were compared between patients with simple snorers and mild OSA and those with moderate-to-severe OSA. Then, the effect of UA characteristics on the initiation to CPAP therapy and 3-month adherence to CPAP was conducted. Results Overall, 1,002 patients were included, including 276 simple snorers and patients in the mild OSA group [apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) <15] and 726 patients in the moderate-to-severe OSA group (AHI ≥15). Tongue base hypertrophy, tonsillar hypertrophy, mandibular recession, neck circumstance, and body mass index (BMI) were independent risk factors for moderate-to-severe OSA. Among those patients, 119 patients underwent CPAP titration in the sleep lab. The CPAP pressures in patients with thick and long uvulas, tonsillar hypertrophy, lateral pharyngeal wall stenosis, and tongue hypertrophy were higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05, respectively). The logistic regression analysis showed that nasal turbinate hypertrophy, mandibular retrusion, and positive Müller maneuver in the retropalate and retroglottal regions were independent predictors for the initiation of home CPAP treatment. Conclusion Multisite narrowing and function collapse of the UA are important factors affecting OSA severity, CPAP titration pressure, and the initiation of home CPAP therapy. Clinical evaluation with awake endoscopy is a safe and effective way for the assessment of patients with OSA in internal medicine.
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- Cheng Zhang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jing Ma
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Tonsillectomy in Adults over 40 Years of Age Does Not Increase the Risk of Pneumonia: A Three-Year Longitudinal Follow-Up Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182413059. [PMID: 34948668 PMCID: PMC8701389 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To evaluate the effect of tonsillectomy on the subsequent risk of pneumonia in an adult population, a longitudinal follow-up case control study was conducted using a national health screening cohort dataset between 2003 and 2012. A total of 1005 tonsillectomy participants were 1:4 matched with 4020 control participants for age, sex, income, and region of residence. The number of pneumonia diagnoses were counted from the index date (ID) to the date after the first-year (post-ID 1y), second-year (post-ID 2y), and third-year (post-ID 3y) periods. Simple linear regression and multiple linear regression were conducted to calculate estimated values (EVs) and 95% confidence intervals for each post-ID pneumonia and compared between the two groups. Subgroup analyses were performed according to age, sex, and the number of pneumonia cases during the year prior to the ID (pre-ID 1y). In the simple linear regression model, post-ID pneumonia did not show a significant correlation with tonsillectomy (post-ID 1y: EV = 0.003; post-ID 2y: EV = 0.007; post-ID 3y: EV = 0.013; all p > 0.05). In the multiple regression model, post-ID pneumonia also did not show a significant correlation with tonsillectomy (post-ID 1y: EV = 0.001; post-ID 2y: EV = 0.006; post-ID 3y: EV = 0.011; all p > 0.05). In the subgroup analyses, tonsillectomy did not show a significant correlation with post-ID pneumonia in either the simple linear regression or multiple linear regression models (all p > 0.05). Tonsillectomy performed in the adult population did not show any effect in increasing the incidence of pneumonia during the first three postoperative years.
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Hsu HJ, Wu JL, Hsiao JR, Lin CY. Quantification of the Impact of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Transoral Robotic Tongue Base Reduction. Laryngoscope 2021; 132:1125-1131. [PMID: 34713890 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the base of the tongue (BOT) reduction has been shown to decrease the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and improve daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Intraoperative ultrasound (IOU) can be employed to guide the surgery and prevent massive bleeding. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study with historical control. METHODS A cohort study to compare the outcomes between OSA patients who received TORS with and without IOU assistance. RESULTS From 2016 to 2019, this study enrolled 80 OSA patients who underwent TORS in BOT: 57 in the IOU(+) and 23 in IOU(-) groups. The TORS with IOU presented with shorter operative time, less blood loss, and greater excised BOT volume. The IOU(+) group had greater improvement in the AHI and subjective questionnaire evaluation. The excised volume of BOT was significantly associated with the change in AHI. CONCLUSION The IOU could improve outcomes in BOT reduction surgery without raising the risk of surgical complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 2021.
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- Heng-Jui Hsu
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Sleep Medicine Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Tan SN, Yang HC, Lim SC. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Upper Airway Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Review of the Current Literature. SLEEP MEDICINE RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.17241/smr.2020.00829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AbdelBaky O, Brothers J, Finn R. Functional Rhinoplasty and Uvuloplasty for Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Step-by-Step Guide. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:e7-e17. [PMID: 33795070 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Omar AbdelBaky
- Resident, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX.
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- Chief Resident, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX
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- Professor, Deptartment of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Professor Cell Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, VANTHCS, Dallas, TX
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Kim DK, Lee BC, Park KJ, Son GM. Effect of obstructive sleep apnea on immunity in cases of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyp. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 14:390-398. [PMID: 33541034 PMCID: PMC8606288 DOI: 10.21053/ceo.2020.02250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyp (wNP) is a more severe inflammatory form of CRS that often coexists with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, little is known the relationship between OSA and immunologic profile on patients with CRSwNP. We aimed to investigate the immune profile of patients with CRSwNP according to OSA severity. Methods This study included 63 patients with CRSwNP and nine control subjects. Protein levels of inflammatory mediators were determined using multiplex immunoassay. All patients underwent standard polysomnography. Results We found that, in patients with eosinophilic CRSwNP (ECRSwNP), IL-6 and CXCL-1 (type 1 immune-related markers) were upregulated in cases of moderate-to-severe OSA. Additionally, IL-4, IL-13, CCL-11, CCL-24 (type 2 immune-related markers), and IL-17A (type 3 immune-related marker) were increased in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA. Though there were no significant differences in type 1, 2, or 3 immune-related markers among patients with non-eosinophilic CRSwNP (NECRSwNP) according to the severity of OSA, TGF--β expression was increased in those with moderate-to-severe OSA. Furthermore, in ECRSwNP with moderate-to-severe OSA, associations were detected between serum markers and some upregulated inflammatory markers. Conclusion Our findings revealed that OSA may increase the heterogeneity of immune profiles (types 1, 2, and 3) in patients with ECRSwNP but not in those with NECRSwNP.
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- Dong-Kyu Kim
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.,Institute of New Frontier Research, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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Chiu FH, Chen CY, Lee JC, Hsu YS. Effect of Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty without Tonsillectomy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Polysomnographic Outcome and Correlation with Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Nat Sci Sleep 2021; 13:11-19. [PMID: 33447114 PMCID: PMC7802905 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s286203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a common procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is usually initiated with the resection of palatine tonsils. Because tonsillectomy potentially contributes to complications, minimally invasive upper airway surgeries have been proposed for OSA therapy. Whether tonsillectomy is always essential for UPPP remains unclear, particularly for patients with small tonsils. The purpose of this study was to present the effect of modified UPPP without tonsillectomy (UPsT) on patients with OSA and attempt to select the candidates for this procedure. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with OSA, with tonsil size of grade 0-2, and with only retropalatal obstruction in drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE). The patients underwent UPsT at a tertiary center from November 2017 to December 2019. The sleep study was performed before and at least 3 months after surgery. The demographics, surgical outcomes, and staging patterns of preoperative DISE were recorded. The correlation between surgical outcome and DISE was also established. RESULTS A total of 22 adults with an average age of 46.5 years [interquartile range: 40 to 60 years] completed the follow-up study. Their apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and Epworth sleepiness scale values improved significantly after surgery. Of the 17 patients with partial collapse and complete anteroposterior collapse (APC) at the velum, 16 presented good responses to UPsT. However, among the five patients with complete concentric collapse (CCC), only two (2/5, 40%) satisfied the criteria for surgical success. Furthermore, their follow-up AHI values were significantly higher than those of patients without CCC in DISE. CONCLUSION UPsT was demonstrated to be an effective therapy for patients with OSA who had small tonsils and retropalatal obstruction in DISE. CCC in sleep endoscopy indicates a poorer surgical outcome than does complete APC and partial collapse at the velum.
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- Feng-Hsiang Chiu
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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