Variations in Polysomnographic Indices of Obstructive Sleep Apnea following Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy Excision: Is the Difference Significant?

Variations in Polysomnographic Indices of Obstructive Sleep Apnea following Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy Excision: Is the Difference Significant?

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related respiratory disorder that affects between 5% and 20% of the population. In obstructive sleep apnea, lingual tonsillar hypertrophy (LTH) has been suggested as a contributing factor to airway blockage. Objec...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Wahba, Khaled Abdelaal, Ayman Yehia, Ahmed Alsheikh, Randa Abdallah, Zakaria Ahmed, Alaa Elmazny, Mohamed Shams Eldin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
obstructive sleep apnea
lingual tonsil hypertrophy
polysomnography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/5/573

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