Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome as a complication after tracheal surgery.

نویسندگان

  • Antonio Sanna
  • Rossana Fargnoli
  • Gianna Camiciottoli
چکیده

We describe a case of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome that occurred after tracheal surgery. The patient refused a tracheal stent placement and any surgical procedure aimed at stabilizing the tracheal walls. She was treated with a continuous positive airway pressure.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

دوره 2 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006