Introduction The coexistence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity creates an
intricate clinical scenario, particularly for individuals pursuing bariatric surgery. OSA …

Background The purpose of this study was to determine if the routine use of postoperative
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y …

Introduction Prophylactic continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can prevent
pulmonary adverse events following upper abdominal surgeries. The present meta …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea is common in morbidly obese patients, and
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is the standard treatment. Postoperatively …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is increasingly common in bariatric patients
undergoing sedation during elective surgery. However, it has not been established how …

Background To evaluate the influence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on postoperative
cardiopulmonary complications in bariatric surgery patients. Methods PubMed, Embase, and …

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 …

Introduction Despite the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in obese
patients undergoing bariatric surgery, OSA is undiagnosed in the majority of patients and …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is prevalent among patients undergoing
bariatric surgery. Previous studies have reported a higher risk of complications, ICU …

Background Up to 80% of the bariatric surgery (BS) patients suffer from obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). BS patients with moderate to severe OSA (apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)≥ 15) …