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International palate surgery questionnaire.

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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.

Sleep & Breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
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  • Understanding current surgical practices is crucial for advancing OSA treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the routine palate surgeries and surgical methods used by otolaryngologists for OSA management.
  • To gather data on current practices in palatal procedures globally.
  • To provide an overview of surgical approaches in OSA treatment.

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  • The survey comprised 33 multiple-choice questions focused on palatal procedures for OSA.
  • Data was collected from 141 sleep surgeons across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

    • Main Results:

    • Respondents included a diverse group of otolaryngology specialists, with 51% identifying as sleep surgeons.
    • A significant portion (51%) of respondents were sleep specialists, while 49% were non-sleep specialists.
    • Participants represented various surgical backgrounds and medical degree levels from different continents.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a comprehensive overview of current surgical practices in OSA management within otolaryngology.
    • Findings highlight the global landscape of palatal surgeries for OSA.
    • This research serves as a benchmark for understanding contemporary surgical approaches in OSA treatment.