Background The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between
perioperative complications and the severity of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep-disordered
breathing frequently associated with obesity. Obese subjects undergoing elective surgical …

Abstract Background and Study Aim Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in 70–80% of
bariatric surgery patients. Patients with severe OSA (apnea/hypopnea index (AHI)> 30/h) are …

Multiple precautions exist to minimize the risk of cardiopulmonary complications and to
enhance recovery after surgery. A combination of these procedures seems to provide …

Background The frequency of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasing
worldwide, with over 500,000 cases performed every year. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is …

Background The patient population that is evaluated for bariatric surgery is characterized by
a very high body mass index (BMI). Since obesity is the most important risk factor for …

Background Obesity has become one of the greatest public health concerns worldwide and
is known to be the most important risk factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Prevalence …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in morbidly obese patients, with a
reported prevalence from 12 to 40%. Preoperative diagnosis of OSA is important for both …

METHODS: Adult subjects (Body Mass Index, 35–75 kg/m 2) scheduled to undergo
laparoscopic bariatric surgery were studied. A finger pulse oximetry probe was placed …

Background: Obesity is a well known risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Medical
therapy is not effective for morbid obesity. Bariatric surgery is therefore a reasonable option …