Effects of vertical opening on upper airway dimensions during drug-induced sleep endoscopy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

A. Vroegop, O. Vanderveken, P. Van de Heyning, M. Braem (Edegem, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea: clinical aspects II
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea: clinical aspects II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3929
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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