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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on: December 6, 2016
Abstract:
Sleep apnea has been overlooked for many years. However new studies show, that sleep apnea is very prevalent. Approximately 2-5 per cent of the adult population suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is related to several symptoms including hypersomnia, headache and cognitive dysfunctions. Sleep apnea is probably a risk factor for cardio- and cerebrovascular complications. Treatment reduce symptoms and the cardio- and cerebrovascular risk. The most effective treatment is Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP), but surgical treatment is effective in selected cases, and includes UvuloPalatoPharyngoPlasty (UPPP), mandibular advancement, nasal surgery and partial tongue resections. No medical treatment is actually know to reduce obstructive sleep apnea.
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