AASM Releases Guideline for Surgical Referral of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
It is an update to the AASM’s 2010 guideline, which made recommendations for specific surgical procedures but did not address when to consider such options.
Category: Surgeries & Procedures
Surgeries & Procedures
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Hyoid Suspension + UPP Is Efficacious For Multilevel Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
This multicenter study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AIRLIFT hyoid suspension when combined with procedures for the palate.
Surgeries & Procedures
LatestThe Coronavirus Is Forcing Hospitals to Cancel Surgeries
Hospitals in hot spots like Seattle and New York are postponing elective surgeries, including those to treat sleep apnea, reports the New York Times.
In-Office Procedures
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The Case for Minimally Invasive Office-based Sinus Balloon Dilation and Nasal Airway Treatments
A surgeon explains how procedures such as in-office balloon sinuplasty may subjectively improve...
Pharyngoplasties
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Tongue Shrinking Surgery May Offer Sleep Apnea Relief
A treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea—involving shrinking the tongue and reshaping the palate—is being put to the test in a new study.
Nasal Surgery
LatestMaxillomandibular Advancement Effectively Treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea
According to Healio, recent data reveals that maxillomandibular advancement was effective in treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Snoring Surgery
LatestAnti-Snoring Devices & Snoring Surgery Market Expected to Reach $1.84 Billion by 2024
Global anti-snoring devices and snoring surgery market is expected to reach USD $1.84 billion by 2024, according to a report. Research and Markets added “Anti-Snoring Devices And Snoring Surgery Market By Device Type, By...
Bariatric Surgery
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Woman Shares How Bariatric Surgery Helped Her Become a Marathoner
Shirley Bearden, a Mercy nurse, once had trouble walking even short distances because of her...