Transverse Maxillary Deficiency Predicts Increased Upper Airway Collapsibility during Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy

202310 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Eric Thuler · University of Pennsylvania

Everett G. Seay · University of Pennsylvania

John Woo · Vanderbilt University

Jane Lee · University of Pennsylvania

Niusha Jafari · University of Pennsylvania

Brendan T Keenan · University of Pennsylvania

Raj C. Dedhia ·

Abstract

Our results further the concept that skeletal restriction in the transverse dimension and hyoid descent are associated with elevations in pharyngeal collapsibility during sleep, suggesting a role of transverse deficiency in the pathogenesis of airway obstruction.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 169, Issue 2, pp. 412-421

DOI: 10.1002/ohn.258

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