Characterization of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Undergoing Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: A Retrospective Study of Nine Years (2014-2022)
DISE is a safe and reliable diagnostic modality for identifying upper airway collapse sites, revealing anatomical alterations that may not be apparent during standard physical examination. This technique plays a crucial role in evaluating patients considered for surgical intervention or those who have not responded to first-line therapies. DISE enables a personalized approach to OSAS management by tailoring treatment strategies to individual patient anatomy and obstruction patterns.
Authors
- Catarina Lombo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5531-8054)
- Rita Moura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3042-9257)
- Margarida Martins
- Catarina I. G. Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4195-5810)
- Clara Mota
- Rui Fonseca
Institutions
- Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira Guimarães (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78811
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16