Deglutition dynamics of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objectives: In the present study, we performed a detailed analysis of deglutitive dynamics during sleep in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using a methodology developed by Sato et al. We hypothesized that the frequency of deglutition would decrease with increasing severity of OSA. The aim of this study is to clarify the involvement of deglutitive dynamics during sleep in OSA by investigating the correlations between deglutition and sleep parameters.

Comparison of classical method and microdebrider technique for adenoidectomy in pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of microdebrider adenoidectomy on sleep-disordered breathing among pediatric patients with OSA.

Methods: In the microdebrider group (Group I), there were 30 Japanese OSA patients consisting of 26 boys and 4 girls. For comparison, we had 15 children (13 boys and 2 girls) who underwent classical adenoidectomy (Group II).

Relationship between size of pharyngeal and palatine tonsils and apnea-hypopnea index in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: To determine whether the combination of the pharyngeal tonsil grade and palatine tonsil grade results in differences in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and to determine whether each parameter separately (pharyngeal tonsil grade and palatine tonsil grade) results in differences in severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 107 children (mean age, 7.2 years; range, 4-12 years) suspected of having OSA because of snoring or sleep-related complaints.

The Effects of Utilizing Cartilage Conduction Hearing Aids among Patients with Conductive Hearing Loss.

The cartilage-conduction hearing aid (CC-HA) is a new hearing device that is suitable for use in patients with conductive hearing loss. It has been 5 years since the introduction of the CC-HA. Although the number of users has increased, the CC-HA is not yet widely known.

Telefitting of Nucleus Cochlear Implants: A Feasibility Study.

Purpose This study aims to describe the recommended equipment and procedures required for successful telefitting, based on our experience, document and evaluate patient satisfaction with telefitting, and assess its clinical usefulness and address the existing issues. Method Twenty (seven children and 13 adults) individuals who lived far from cochlear implant (CI) centers and who were Nucleus CI users underwent conventional face-to-face fitting and telefitting. We examined the participants' subjective satisfaction and cost and time saved with the telefitting experience.

Clinical indication of nasal surgery for the CPAP intolerance in obstructive sleep apnea with nasal obstruction.

Objective: The role of isolated nasal surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with nasal obstruction, especially for an intolerance for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), is unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of surgery for OSA patients with symptomatic nasal obstruction and CPAP intolerance.

Method: Retrospectve comparative study.