Publications by authors named "Elena Gonzalez-Turienzo"
Unlabelled: Objectives: To determine if there are clinical or anatomical differences between patients with grade II-IV obesity without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or mild OSA and patients with moderate or severe OSA and to assess whether any of these factors are predictive of moderate/severe OSA. Methods: Observational case-control study with consecutive sampling including patients between 18 and 65 years of age with grade II-IV obesity who were candidates for bariatric surgery. An anamnesis regarding OSA symptoms, a physical examination of the upper airway and a cardiorespiratory polygraphy were performed.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of barbed sutures in pharyngoplasty for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) across two medical centers, comparing classic and modified surgical techniques.
- Findings showed a 39.7% success rate for achieving a specific postoperative condition, and the modified technique seemed to have better initial outcomes, though this was not significant in deeper statistical analysis.
- The conclusion suggests that both techniques are effective for treating OSA, but emphasizes the need for further research to fully understand the differences and improve patient selection.
A man in his 40s, with no tobacco or alcohol habit, was referred to the otorhinolaryngology department presenting with a 2-month history of enlarged left cervical lymphadenopathy with no other signs or symptoms. The ear, nose and throat examination showed no abnormalities apart from the described lymphadenopathy. An ultrasound scan suggested these nodes to be part of either an inflammatory or a malignant process.
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