Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): The first case report in Thailand.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To report the first case experience of maxillomandibular advancement for treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in Thailand.Methods:
We present a 65-year-old man patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who underwent maxillomandibular advancement in Siriraj Hospital with 4 months follow up.Results:
Significant improvement in both subjective symptoms and objective polysomnographic parameters have been demonstrated. There were no serious adverse effects after the operation.Conclusion:
Maxillomandibular Advancement procedure may be an excellent alternative treatment for severe OSAS patients who failed CPAP or other interventions and do not need a tracheostomy.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Year:
2007
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Article
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