Publication date: Available online 13 March 2018
Source:European Journal of Radiology
Author(s): Andy Whytec, Daren Gibson
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is characterised by recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep resulting in chronic and repetitive hypoxia, hypercapnia, subsequent arousal and fragmented sleep. Symptoms are insidious and diagnosis is usually delayed. Moderate to severe OSA has serious health implications with significant increase in all causes of mortality in patients with the condition as compared with unaffected individuals. The prevalence of OSA in the 30–70 year age group is estimated at 27% of males and 11% of females and it increases with age. 80% of affected individuals are obese and as obesity rates rise, so has the prevalence of OSA. An overnight polysomnogram (PSG) is required for a definitive diagnosis of OSA. Imaging has played a fundamental role in the evaluation of the anatomical factors associated with recurrent upper airway collapse and the pathogenesis of OSA. The upper airway is frequently imaged by radiologists, providing an opportunity to detect features that are strongly associated with unsuspected OSA and to raise the possibility of this diagnosis. The gold standard of treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which acts as a pneumatic splint for the upper airway. However, efficacy is frequently limited by poor tolerance; clinicians and patients are increasingly opting for one of a range of surgical procedures. Dedicated imaging protocols can be performed for evaluation of the upper airway to aid surgical planning.
from Imaging via alkiviadis.1961 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2FTItGH
Πέμπτη 15 Μαρτίου 2018
IMAGING OF ADULT OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA
Εγγραφή σε:
Σχόλια ανάρτησης (Atom)
Δημοφιλείς αναρτήσεις
-
Publication date: Available online 4 January 2018 Source: European Journal of Radiology Author(s): Peiyao Zhang, Jing Wang, Qin Xu, Zhen...
-
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182, Butyric Acid from Probiotic Staphyloco...
-
Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης A Novel Technique for Endoscopic Repair of Large Anterior Skull Base Defect...
-
2016-11-22T07-55-59Z Source: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health Banothu Srinivas, Madhu Mohan Reddy B. Backgrou...
-
2016-10-15T06-30-01Z Source: The Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review Sangita Deepak Kamath, Neeraj Jain, Saurabh Pathak, Ba...
-
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Lesion load is a common biomarker in multiple sclerosis, yet it has historically shown modest association with cl...
-
Abstract The development of focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) techniques has allowed high-resolution 3D imaging of n...
-
Vol.48 No.2 from #AlexandrosSfakianakis via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader http://ift.tt/1S2Z7n2 via IFTTT
-
Does CBD Oil Lower Blood Pressure? This article was originally published at SundayScaries." Madeline Taylor POSTED ON January 13, 20...
Δεν υπάρχουν σχόλια:
Δημοσίευση σχολίου