Overview of Phase II Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Maxillomandibular advancement is an extremely effective surgical procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. When properly executed, it is associated with minimal morbidity and is well accepted by patients. It is a treatment option that achieves long-term cure.

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 1999-11, Vol.78 (11), p.851-857
Main Authors: Li, Kasey K., Riley, Robert W., Powell, Nelson B., Troell, Robert, Guilleminault, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Airway (Medicine)
Care and treatment
Clinical Trials as Topic
Female
Humans
Male
Mandible
Mandible - surgery
Mandibular Advancement - methods
Maxilla
Maxilla - surgery
Medical examination
Middle Aged
Osteotomy - methods
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sleep apnea syndromes
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - diagnosis
Sleep Apnea Syndromes - surgery
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Maxillomandibular advancement is an extremely effective surgical procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. When properly executed, it is associated with minimal morbidity and is well accepted by patients. It is a treatment option that achieves long-term cure.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556139907801109