Background: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder and related to congenital heart disease, sleep disorders obesity. Sleep problems are in DS children, including obstructive apnea. This study aimed investigate prevalence of a group 41 children adolescents, by two validated questionnaires. Methods: qualitative observational study. The guardians individuals (1–17 years old) an...

Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is used to identify areas of upper airway obstruction, which occurs when patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) snore. DISE enables effective diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the obstruction site. Among surgical treatment methods for OSA, maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) is performed to move a jaw forward; the surgery has a high success ...

Edema of the uvula (EU) is a rare occurrence sometimes associated with angioedema, urticaria, and anaphylaxis. We analyze the causes, predisposing factors, and characteristics of EU in a group of 58 patients with a mean (SD) age of 48.2 (15.2) years over the course of a year. Of the 58 patients studied, 49 (84.5%) were male and 44 (75.9%) presented isolated EU. Thirty-two patients (55.1%) with ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the short-term safety and efficacy of palatal implants in patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING A prospective, non-randomized study conducted at 5 clinical sites. Three polyester implants were placed in the soft palate under local anesthesia during a single-stage office procedure. Polysomnography was conducted at baseline...

noticed swelling of the legs, which graduall\T extended to the whole body. His speech became thick, and he found his memory getting weaker. State on admission.?Has a peculiar complexion, thick speech, and slow in movements. The whole body appears as if swollen. Hairs not affected. Bowels regular. Appetite good. All organs healthy. Sleeps with a very heavy snore. Urine flows freely. Sp. Gr. 1002...

This method is author’s innovative technique which follows number of applied surgical procedures on palate and uvula with only goal to advance functional results and avoid complications like velofaringeal insufficiency. Task of this method is to solve uvulopalato lateral obstruction and to expand oropharyngeal airway. It was introduced in the year 2000 by Dr. Vukoje. It requires strict indicati...