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Postoperative functional evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by computational fluid dynamics.
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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery . 2022 Suppl, Vol. 74, p5044-5051. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and the corresponding postoperative airflow. Eleven patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who complained of snoring and apnea were enrolled in this study. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was implemented. CFD could be accomplished in nine cases. Airflow analysis was not possible in cases with a high respiratory event index (REI) score. Before surgery, stenosis was identified in the oropharynx and epiglottic area. And the airflow velocity and pressure were found to have significantly decreased in the oropharynx postoperatively, while in the epiglottic area, those data had increased postoperatively in some cases. The velocity and pressure of the oropharynx are related to REI score. From the CFD analysis, airflow analysis is important for evaluating the apnea state. It is suggested that the postoperative function can now be predicted preoperatively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COMPUTATIONAL fluid dynamics
*SLEEP apnea syndromes
*AIR flow
*OROPHARYNX
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22313796
- Volume :
- 74
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161656120
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02681-y