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Quality Of Life And Subjective Outcomes Following Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery For The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Andrew D. Emanuele
Quality Of Life And Subjective Outcomes Following Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery For The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Andrew D. Emanuele
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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess outcomes related to general quality of life, daytime sleepiness and functional sleep outcomes, functional outcomes of orthognathic surgery, and facial aesthetics in patients undergoing maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional self-report study. A questionnaire was constructed using questions drawn from previously validated questionnaires. The survey was distributed to 25 patients who underwent MMA surgery for the treatment of OSA at LHSC in London, Ontario by a single surgeon between 2002 and 2013.
Results: The survey results showed that …
Clinical Outcomes Of Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery For The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Brian L. Phee
Clinical Outcomes Of Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery For The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Brian L. Phee
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Objective: To evaluate clinical and radiographic treatment outcomes after maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery on subjects suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cohort analysis. Subjects underwent pre- and post-surgical polysomnography (PSG) studies and were also asked to complete a subjective self-assessment via the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) questionnaire. Twenty-two patients (11 male, 11 female) met the inclusion criteria.
Results: The mean pre-surgical apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) score was 48.4 (+/-31.3) and mean ESS score was 11.6 (+/-4.6). After surgery, the mean AHI reduced to 14.0 (+/-15.0) and ESS reduced to 5.7 (+/-3.5). Treatment success was …