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Predictors of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty outcomes in patients with supine predominant positional obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective observational study.

Di ZhaoYanru LiJunfang XianZhihong LinZhewei LouXin CaoDan KangJingying Ye
Published in: Acta oto-laryngologica (2023)
POSA patients with lower BMI, narrower mLAT and mAP at velopharynx, wider mCSA at glossopharynx were more likely to achieve a positive outcome with H-UPPP.
Keyphrases
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • body mass index
  • positive airway pressure
  • weight gain
  • sleep apnea
  • high density
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • adipose tissue