| Autor: |
Emma García-Campos, Alberto Labra, Lourdes Galicia-Polo, Francisco Sánchez-Narváez, Reyes Haro, Ulises Jiménez, Adrián Poblano |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Sleep Science, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp 221-224 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1984-0063 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.slsci.2016.10.003 |
| Popis: |
Introduction: Mandibular advancement device (MAD) may represent a feasible choice in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), in well selected patients. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of MAD in patients with OSAHS, using split night polysomnography (SNP) Method: We performed an auto controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of MAD in 30 patients with snoring and OSAHS. Clinical evaluation was made every 2 weeks to adjust treatment and observe changes in clinical symptoms. Three-months after placement of the MAD, a SNP was performed, using the MAD in the second half of the night, in order to compare the respiratory results. Results: SNP show significant changes with use of MAD (p |
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