Study Objectives: Evaluate frequency of diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA), prevalence of OSA, and factors independently associated with OSA status in adults …

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 …

INTRODUCTION: Obesity is becoming more prevalent world wide. Bariatric surgery is one
treatment option for patients with severe or morbid obesity. There have been few …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is extremely common among bariatric surgical
candidates. Identifying those at risk for moderate to severe OSA is challenging. Testing all …

Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among bariatric surgery patients and is
associated with perioperative risk. Preoperative screening is recommended, but some …

Objective This study aims to evaluate the frequency of insomnia complaints in bariatric
patients and to assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) predictors according to the presence …

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 …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), present in 60–70% of bariatric surgery patients,
is a potentially life-threatening condition when not detected and managed appropriately. The …

Abstract Introduction The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends patients
attending for bariatric surgery (BS) to be evaluated for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as …

BACKGROUND: Many patients undergoing bariatric surgery have severe comorbidities,
including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We suspected that sleep apnea was …