Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with serious complications but not increased mortality following elective bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study of …

C Dwyer, V Mocanu, U Jogiat, DW Birch, S Karmali… - Obesity Surgery, 2022 - Springer
Background The aim of the study was to characterize the prevalence of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) in elective bariatric surgery patients and to determine if OSA is an independent …

How relevant is pre-operative obstructive sleep apnoea in the asymptomatic bariatric surgery patient?

E O'Reilly, L Doherty, C O'Boyle - Obesity surgery, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Introduction The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends patients
attending for bariatric surgery (BS) to be evaluated for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as …

Peri-and Postoperative Outcomes for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patients after Bariatric Surgery—a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

T Katasani, G Holt, W Al-Khyatt, I Idris - Obesity Surgery, 2023 - Springer
Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is prevalent among patients undergoing
bariatric surgery. Previous studies have reported a higher risk of complications, ICU …

Obstructive sleep apnea in patients undergoing bariatric surgery—a tertiary center experience

AE Sareli, CR Cantor, NN Williams, G Korus, SE Raper… - Obesity surgery, 2011 - Springer
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 …

Complications and predictors associated with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea in bariatric surgery: Evaluation of routine obstructive sleep apnoea …

LMG Nijland, SL van Veldhuisen, RN van Veen… - The Surgeon, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a breathing disorder resulting in blockage of
airflow and hypo-oxygenation. The incidence of OSA in patients with class 2 or 3 obesity …

Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting obstructive sleep apnea in bariatric surgery candidates

W Chen, J Feng, Y Wang, C Wang, Z Dong… - Nature and Science …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in bariatric surgery patients
and can lead to potential perioperative risks, but some screening tools lack adequate …

Prevalence and associated factors of obstructive sleep apnea in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery

W Kositanurit, D Muntham, S Udomsawaengsup… - Sleep and …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Our goal in this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery …

Sleep-disordered breathing and postoperative outcomes after bariatric surgery: analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample

B Mokhlesi, MD Hovda, B Vekhter, VM Arora, F Chung… - Obesity surgery, 2013 - Springer
Background Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), also known as obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA), has been increasingly recognized as a possible risk factor for adverse perioperative …

Remission of Obesity-Related Sleep Apnea and Its Effect on Mortality and Cardiovascular Events After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Propensity Matched Cohort …

E Stenberg, J Ottosson, E Näslund - Journal of the American …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: While obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with obesity
and linked to cardiovascular disease, there is a lack of studies evaluating the effects of …

Prevalence and prediction of obstructive sleep apnea prior to bariatric surgery—gender-specific performance of four sleep questionnaires

CM Horvath, J Jossen, D Kröll, PC Nett, F Baty, AK Brill… - Obesity surgery, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Bariatric surgery (BS) is a treatment option for morbid obesity leading to substantial
and sustained weight loss in adults. As obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in …