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Acta Otolaryngol
January 2025
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Background: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has emerged as a minimally invasive technique for managing head and neck pathologies, offering reduced morbidity and improved surgical precision. Despite its growing popularity, institutional experiences with TORS remain limited.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of TORS for oncological and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) cases, focusing on efficacy, safety and complications.
Acta Med Philipp
December 2024
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila.
Objective: Our study aimed to identify and describe pulmonary complications and its associated risk factors in children with suspected or confirmed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy in a tertiary government hospital.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study. Medical charts of pediatric patients with suspected or confirmed OSA who were admitted for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 were retrieved and reviewed.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
February 2025
Objectives: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is a promising surgical option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are intolerant of continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP). Efficacy studies for HGNS stimulation largely focus on the apnea-hypopnea index and/or oxygen desaturation index. This study's objective was to show the physiological effects of HGNS stimulation on upper airway patency, airflow, and treatment effect during polysomnography (PSG) testing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBarbed reposition pharyngoplasty (BRP) is a new technique to manage velo-pharyngeal obstruction and collapse in OSA patients. Tonsillectomy is a preliminary step of BRP surgery. Dissection of the PPM with monopolar or hot instruments is an essential step of the BRP technique.
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January 2025
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.
To assess the impact of resident involvement and resident postgraduate year (PGY) on head and neck obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgical outcomes. We analyzed head and neck OSA surgeries from 2005-2012 via the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Demographic, preoperative, and postoperative variables were analyzed via multivariate regression to determine the impact of resident involvement and resident PGY on 30-day outcomes.
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