Experimental approaches directed at addressing these issues are limited by several
considerations. First, the close association between obesity and OSA often obscures …

Three hundred six consecutively treated surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome were evaluated from a group of 415 patients. One hundred nine patients were …

A surgical protocol for dynamic upper airway reconstruction in the treatment of obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome is presented. Two hundred thirty-nine consecutively treated patients …

(57) ABSTRACT A nasal ventilation interface including a pair of tubes config ured to deliver
a ventilation gas. The tubes are attachable at a first end to a ventilation gas Supply hose and …

Background—Patients with heart failure and systolic dysfunction may develop disordered
breathing during sleep. Repeated episodes of apnea and hypopnea may result in …

Objective To report the efficacy of maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery, with a
description of several innovations, as a site-specific treatment of obstructive sleep apnea …

In an attempt to identify predictors of long-term compliance with nasal continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP), we reviewed the records of 125 patients with obstructive sleep …

Over the last 20 years, there has been increasing recognition by the medical community of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a relatively common disorder, with important clinical …

[571' ABSTRACT A system and method for controlling and monitoring externally
administered breathing air pressure in a series; of cycles. During each cycle, the breathing …

Objective This study compared the efficacy of a removable anterior mandibular positioning
(AMP) device to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive …