Effect of Sleep Surgery on C-Reactive Protein Levels in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis.

Kun-Tai KangTe-Huei YehYing-Shuo HsuJenq-Yuh KoChia-Hsuan LeeMing-Tzer LinWei-Chung Hsu

Published in: The Laryngoscope (2020)

Sleep surgery for OSA resulted in a significant reduction of CRP levels in adults. The beneficial effect of surgery on CRP levels is greater in patients with large improvement in OSA (i.e., AHI reduction >20 events/hr) after sleep surgery. Laryngoscope, 131:1180-1187, 2021.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
obstructive sleep apnea
coronary artery bypass
surgical site infection
physical activity
positive airway pressure
depressive symptoms
coronary artery disease