Transverse Maxillary Deficiency Predicts Increased Upper Airway Collapsibility during Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy.

Eric R ThulerEverett G SeayJohn WooJane LeeNiusha JafariBrendan T KeenanRaj C DedhiaAlan R Schwartz

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Our results further the concept that skeletal restriction in the transverse dimension and hyoid descent are associated with elevations in pharyngeal collapsibility during sleep, suggesting a role of transverse deficiency in the pathogenesis of airway obstruction.

Keyphrases

drug induced
liver injury
sleep quality
physical activity
replacement therapy
adverse drug
small bowel
cone beam computed tomography