Abstract Objective The STOP-Bang questionnaire was developed as a quick and simple
screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in preoperative clinics. We aimed to …

Study Objectives: The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a concise and easy screening tool for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Using modified body mass index (BMI), we assessed the …

Background Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is clinically relevant because
untreated OSA has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The STOP-Bang …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among surgical patients. The STOP-
Bang questionnaire is a validated screening tool with a high sensitivity. However, its …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder that is
underdiagnosed. OSA is usually diagnosed by polysomnography (PSG) and, if untreated …

Abstract Purpose The STOP-Bang questionnaire is the most widely used to detect surgical
patients at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the body mass index (BMI) …

Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent and causes serious
cardiovascular complications. Several screening questionnaires for OSA have been …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of three screening
questionnaires in identifying Korean patients at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

There exists a high prevalence of OSA in the general population, a great proportion of which
remains undiagnosed. The snoring, tiredness, observed apnea, high BP, BMI, age, neck …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, serious, under-recognized and
under-diagnosed medical disorder. Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard diagnostic …