Preoperative Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prior to Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Survey of the North American Skull Base Society.

Ryan A Rimmer Chandala ChitguppiGlen D'SouzaMarc R RosenGurston G NyquistElina ToskalaJames J EvansChristopher FarrellMaurits BoonColin HuntleyMindy R Rabinowitz

Published in: Allergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.) (2020)

This study reveals that most endoscopic skull base surgeons agree that OSA affects postoperative patient care, but only a minority have a preoperative screening protocol in place. Additional study is needed to assess the most appropriate screening methods and protocols for OSA patients undergoing endoscopic skull base surgery.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
obstructive sleep apnea
ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
positive airway pressure
coronary artery bypass
randomized controlled trial
surgical site infection
quality improvement
sleep apnea