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Craniofacial morphology in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: cephalometric evaluation
Author(s) -
Michele Tepedino,
Gaetano Illuzzi,
Michele Laurenziello,
Letizia Perillo,
Anna Maria Taurino,
Michele Cassano,
Laura Guida,
Giuseppe Burlon,
Domenico Ciavarella
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.488
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1808-8694
pISSN - 1808-8686
DOI - 10.1016/j.bjorl.2020.05.026
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , medicine , craniofacial , polysomnography , cephalometry , apnea , sleep apnea , maxilla , hypopnea , dentistry , anesthesia , psychiatry
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a reduced airflow through the upper airways during sleep. Two forms of obstructive sleep apnea are described: the central form and the obstructive form. The obstructive form is related to many factors, such as the craniofacial morphology.

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