Maxillomandibular Advancement Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Age and Gender
This systematic review and meta‐analysis of 36 studies (608 patients) found that maxillomandibular advancement significantly improves polysomnographic, cephalometric, and subjective measures of obstructive sleep apnea across both sexes and throughout the lifespan. Odds of surgical cure decline roughly 3% per year of age.
Matthew O. Herbst +7 more
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Prevalence of Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients With Chronic Cough and Relatively Low BMI. [PDF]
Iwamoto N +5 more
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Effect of Preferred Language on Rate of Postoperative Tonsillectomy Revisit
Out of 1143 patients who underwent tonsillectomy, 168 (14.7%) revisited an emergency department or urgent care within 30 days of surgery. Older patients, non‐English‐speaking patients, and patients with non‐English‐speaking parents were more likely to revisit. Time to revisit did not differ by language or indication for revisit.
Chloe Marie Jones +3 more
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Characterizing Post Tonsillectomy Respiratory Complications in Patients Under Three
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize the postoperative respiratory complications in children < 3 years old who underwent tonsillectomy. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients < 3 years old at time of tonsillectomy. Demographics, comorbidities, polysomnography results, intraoperative factors, and postoperative respiratory complications ...
Nathan E. Lu +4 more
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Intraoperative Bradycardia: Evaluating Vasovagal Events in Adult Suspension Microlaryngeal Surgery
This retrospective single‐surgeon cohort study of 190 adults undergoing suspension microlaryngoscopy found that 8.9% (17/190) developed significant intraoperative bradycardia consistent with a vasovagal response (VVR). No demographic, comorbidity, or procedural factors were significantly associated with VVR, though most affected patients required ...
Thomas Q. McClelland +4 more
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Persistent Sleepiness After Effective Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Deserves Independent Clinical Evaluation. [PDF]
Pham B.
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The Burden of Airway Disease in Mucopolysaccharidoses: Evidence Across Subtypes
ABSTRACT Objective To synthesize the prevalence and subtype‐specific patterns of airway manifestations in mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and summarize related morbidity and mortality. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, Ovid Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, and Ovid All EBM Reviews.
Julia Edward +2 more
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False Detection of Cheyne-Stokes Respiration on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Resolved After Treatment of Nasal Obstruction. [PDF]
Castermans E +3 more
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Pediatric Epiglottopexy: A Scoping Review of Indications, Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications
This scoping review synthesizes the indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications of pediatric epiglottopexy across 24 studies comprising 371 patients from ten countries. Epiglottopexy, most often performed alongside supraglottoplasty, was associated with favorable respiratory and swallowing outcomes, though the evidence base consists ...
Karim Estephan, Mathieu Bergeron
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