A new method to determine the site of upper airway obstruction using sleep induced endoscopy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

M. G. Gregorio, M. Jacomelli, N. Danzi-Soares, F. Schorr, P. R. Genta, G. Lorenzi-Filho (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4966
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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