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[A case of obstructive sleep apnea]
J Cieślicki1, P Sliwiński, J Zieliński
1Kliniki Chorób Płuc, Instytutu Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc.
Pneumonologia Polska
|February 1, 1990
Abstract:
A case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is presented which led to cor pulmonale. The diagnosis was based on polysomnography (PSG) which demonstrated OSA periods with hypoxemia. The patient was qualified for uvulopalitopharyngoplasty. Also CPAP is being considered.