The prevalence and predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Saudi Arabia
This study underscores the high prevalence of OSA in bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia and delineates several demographic and clinical factors associated with the condition. These findings highlight the importance of screening for OSA in this population to optimize patient outcomes and minimize postoperative complications.
Authors
- Ahmed S. BaHammam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1706-6167)
- Awad H. Olaish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8443-0013)
- Hamza O. Dhafar
- Alaa Alaqeel
- Mohammed A AlDammas
- Faisal M. Abanumay
- Salih Aleissi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3667-9583)
- Samar Z. Nashwan
- Enas F Alaraik
Institutions
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2025.46.3.20240851
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00