Publications by authors named "J Abdullatif"
Objectives: Patients with mandibular insufficiency can be predisposed to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The objective of this study was to systematically review the international literature for mandibular advancement surgeries (MAS) as treatment for adult OSA, and then to perform a meta-analysis.
Methods: Four authors searched five databases from the inception of each database through April 5, 2017.
Objectives/hypothesis: To perform a systematic review with meta-analysis for sleep study outcomes in children who have undergone rapid maxillary expansion (RME) as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE and eight additional databases.
Review Methods: Three authors independently and systematically reviewed the international literature through February 21, 2016.
Unlabelled: Objective. To evaluate the association between nasal obstruction and (1) demographic factors, (2) medical history, (3) physical tests, and (4) nasal exam findings. Study Design.
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- The study reviewed international literature on maxillary and maxillomandibular expansion as treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.
- Eight studies involving 39 patients showed significant improvements in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowest oxygen saturation (LSAT) after maxillary expansion.
- While results were promising, especially for maxillomandibular expansion, the limited number of studies suggests further research is needed to confirm these findings.
Objective. To quantify the effectiveness of nasal expiratory positive airway pressure (nasal EPAP) devices or Provent as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods.
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