Multiple methods have been used to study the structure and physiological behavior of the
upper airway (UA) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Valuable information may …

The pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains unknown. However, we are
beginning to understand the mechanisms leading to sleep apnea by evaluating the structure …

Objective: Determine if anatomic dimensions of airway structures are associated with airway
obstruction in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Methods: Twenty-eight subjects with …

SUMMARY A variety of imaging techniques have been used to assess upper airway size
and function in patients with OSA. Each technique has certain advantages and limitations …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The upper airway lumen is narrower in patients with
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) than normal subjects. In this study, we examined …

The evaluation of the upper airway (UA) includes the physical examination of pharyngeal
structures and a number of imaging techniques that vary from the mostly used lateral …

Little about the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea is understood despite the high
prevalence of this disorder and its major public health ramifications. Upper airway imaging …

OBJECTIVES: An aim of this study was to assess the predictive power of an
otorhinolaryngological examination of the upper airway to identify risk factors of obstructive …

Fundamental to the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the interaction of
physiologic and anatomic alterations of the upper airway. However, many patients with OSA …

Upper airway (UA) anatomical abnormalities are frequently observed in obstructive sleep
apnea syndrome (OSAS). The correspondence between UA anatomical modifications and …