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Soft palate implants for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2006 April
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the initial short-term effectiveness of palatal implants in treating patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Previous published studies have focused on snoring without OSA.
STUDY DESIGN: A prospective, nonrandomized study of 25 previously untreated patients with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 10 to 30 and a body mass index (BMI) of
RESULTS: The AHI was reduced from a mean of 16.2 to a mean of 12.1 (P < 0.05) for the study group. Twenty of 25 patients (80%) experienced a decrease in the AHI. Twelve of 25 patients (48%) showed a post-90-day implant AHI of 10 or less, a benchmark for the possible cessation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy. The Epworth Sleepiness Score decreased from 9.7 to 5.5 (P < 0.001) and the visual analog Scale of snoring intensity reported by bed partners decreased from 8.4 to 4.3 (P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: The palatal implant method can significantly improve AHI and other sleep-related parameters in patients with mild to moderate OSA and a BMI of
EBM RATING: C-4.
STUDY DESIGN: A prospective, nonrandomized study of 25 previously untreated patients with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 10 to 30 and a body mass index (BMI) of
RESULTS: The AHI was reduced from a mean of 16.2 to a mean of 12.1 (P < 0.05) for the study group. Twenty of 25 patients (80%) experienced a decrease in the AHI. Twelve of 25 patients (48%) showed a post-90-day implant AHI of 10 or less, a benchmark for the possible cessation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy. The Epworth Sleepiness Score decreased from 9.7 to 5.5 (P < 0.001) and the visual analog Scale of snoring intensity reported by bed partners decreased from 8.4 to 4.3 (P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: The palatal implant method can significantly improve AHI and other sleep-related parameters in patients with mild to moderate OSA and a BMI of
EBM RATING: C-4.
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