Craniofacial morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: cephalometric evaluation

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a reduced airflow through the upper airways during sleep. Two forms of obstructive sleep apnea are described: the central form and the obstructive form. The obstructive form is related to many factors, such as the craniofacial morphology. Obj...

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Main Authors: Michele Tepedino, Gaetano Illuzzi, Michele Laurenziello, Letizia Perillo, Anna Maria Taurino, Michele Cassano, Laura Guida, Giuseppe Burlon, Domenico Ciavarella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869420300975