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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder.
  • Bimaxillary osteotomy is considered a definitive treatment for some OSA patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the postoperative outcomes of bimaxillary osteotomy in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the surgical procedure in improving OSA symptoms and reducing the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 18 patients with OSA who underwent bimaxillary osteotomy over a 4-year period.
  • Primary outcome measures included the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), symptom reduction, and overall treatment success.

Main Results:

  • 94.1% of patients experienced complete symptom resolution or significant improvement post-surgery.
  • Complete cure (AHI < 5/h) was achieved in 23.5% of patients, with overall treatment success in 52.9%.
  • The average AHI decreased from 38/h preoperatively to 11/h postoperatively.

Conclusions:

  • Bimaxillary osteotomy demonstrates favorable results as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, even in complex cases.
  • Identifying patients with OSA and retrognathia who may benefit from this surgical intervention is crucial for treatment providers.