Sleep endoscopy revealed high prevalence of larynx and hypopharynx obstructions in sleep apnea patients

Y. L. Ni, Y. L. Lo, C. W. Hsu, T. Y. Lin, Y. F. Fang, H. P. Kuo (Taipei, Taoyuan, Taiwan)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - The upper airway and oral appliances
Session: The upper airway and oral appliances
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4452
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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