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  • Sleep Medicine
  • Otolaryngology
  • Cardiovascular Health

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic condition marked by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep.
  • OSA is linked to significant health problems, including cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates.
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the primary treatment but adherence can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore controversies in managing CPAP-intolerant patients with moderate to severe OSA.
  • To discuss alternative non-surgical and surgical treatment strategies.
  • To specifically address controversies related to maxillomandibular advancement (MMA).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and expert opinion synthesis.
  • Analysis of current evidence on airway evaluation and treatment success metrics.
  • Discussion of surgical techniques and outcomes for OSA management.

Main Results:

  • Significant debate exists regarding optimal airway assessment and defining treatment success in OSA.
  • Various surgical interventions offer alternatives for CPAP-intolerant individuals.
  • Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) presents specific challenges and controversies in its application and outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of OSA requires addressing patient-specific factors and treatment tolerance.
  • Surgical options, including MMA, are viable for select patients but require careful consideration of controversies.
  • Further research is needed to standardize airway evaluation and optimize surgical outcomes for OSA.