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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
"Unveiling Unique Pathologies in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Two Intriguing Case Reports"
Peter M Baptista1,2, Carlos O'connor3, Mahran Altoron2
1Department of ENT, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often associated with reduced pharyngeal muscle tone and an anatomically narrowed pharyngeal airspace. We try to describe two cases with OSA that were diagnosed with vascular lesions during DISE: One of them was an aberrant internal carotid artery, and the second one was a glomus tumor. These anatomic anomalies contribute to airspace narrowing in these patients. These two cases describe an exciting presentation of sleep apnea and remind us of the importance of clinically recognizing vascular alterations to avoid damage during routine oropharyngeal procedures.
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