Variations in Polysomnographic Indices of Obstructive Sleep Apnea following Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy Excision: Is the Difference Significant?

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related respiratory disorder that affects between 5% and 20% of the population. In obstructive sleep apnea, lingual tonsillar hypertrophy (LTH) has been suggested as a contributing factor to airway blockage. Objectives: The a...

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Main Authors:	Ashraf Wahba, Khaled Abdelaal, Ayman Yehia, Ahmed Alsheikh, Randa Abdallah, Zakaria Ahmed, Alaa Elmazny, Mohamed Shams Eldin
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:	Medicina
Subjects:	obstructive sleep apnea lingual tonsil hypertrophy polysomnography
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/5/573
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