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KMID : 0361020120550110681
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2012 Volume.55 No. 11 p.681 ~ p.685
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Evaluation of Obstruction Site in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Cho Jae-Hoon
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Abstract
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The evaluation of obstruction site in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient is very important, not only for understanding origin and pathophysiology of the disease but also for deciding the range and kind of operation. So far, various attempts have been tried to assess upper airway and its obstruction site. However, no definite method has been determined as standard one. This article is a systematic review with regard to upper airway evaluation in OSA. Various techniques are briefly reviewed and problems are discussed to help readers’ decision on evaluation method.
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KEYWORD
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Obstruction site, Obstructive sleep apnea
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