Open AccessObstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome as a Complication After Tracheal Surgery
Author(s) -
Antonio Sanna,
Rossana Fargnoli,
Gianna Camiciottoli
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of clinical sleep medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1550-9397
pISSN - 1550-9389
DOI - 10.5664/jcsm.26664
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , continuous positive airway pressure , complication , sleep apnea , airway , tracheal stenosis , surgery , apnea , anesthesia
We describe a case of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome that occurred after tracheal surgery. The patient refused a tracheal stent placement and any surgical procedure aimed at stabilizing the tracheal walls. She was treated with a continuous positive airway pressure.
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