Upper aerodigestive space analysis in obstructive sleep apnea: An overview

Upper aerodigestive space analysis in obstructive sleep apnea: An overview

Upper aerodigestive space includes nasal and oral cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and esophagus. The dimension of this space is maintained by the normal skeletal pattern and the anatomical soft tissue adapted to it. Any alteration in the development of the skeletal pattern or any soft tissue les...

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Main Authors: F Massillamani, S Kailasam, Akila Prabhakaran, Naga Leela Guntuku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Subjects:
Enlarged soft tissue
obstructive sleep apnea
pharyngeal space obstruction
retroglossal
retropalatal
upper aerodigestive space
Online Access:http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2018;volume=7;issue=1;spage=1;epage=7;aulast=Massillamani

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