Full Description
This book explores the evolution in the diagnosis and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea(OSA). To clarify the drawbacks of traditional treatments for OSA. To unveil the advantages in state-of-the-art annotation for diagnosis (cardiopulmonary couping, ultrasound, interventional DISE) and treatment (i-NAP) of OSA. To reveal the clinical application and outcomes of integrated conservative treatment (mouth taping, lateral sleep pillow, myofunctional therapy, GLP1-weight reduction). To demonstrate novel surgical techniques (relocation pharyngoplasty, suspension palatoplasty, palatal hybrid surgery, Coblation endoscopic lingual lightening CELL, Coblation ablationtongue CAT, transoral tongue suspension TOTS) for outcome improvement in OSA patients. To show multi-disciplinary combined surgery (combined airway and bariatric surgery CABS) for OSA patients with morbid obesity. To expand the treatment indication in OSA patients in children (behavior, growth) and elderly (Alzheimers disease. nocturia) for preventive medicine and holistic care.
The book provides cutting-edge technology for diagnosis and treatment of OSA. Through robust evidence, this book aims to clear up doubts in concept and technique for OSA treatment. By diverse positive treatment outcomes, this book expands the purpose for OSA therapy from anti-snoring to preventive medicine and holistic care.
Contents
Chapter 1 Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): From Animal to Human.- Chapter 2 Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT).- Chapter 3 Interventional drug induced sleep endoscopy.- Chapter 4 Cardiopulmonary coupling.- Chapter 5 Application of Ultrasound in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management.- Chapter 6 Snoring Sound Analysis.- Chapter 7 Pharmacotherapy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults.- Chapter 8 Positional Therapy: what can we do.- Chapter 9 Mouth taping for snoring and OSA- Chapter 10 Myofunctional Therapy in OSA.- Chapter 11 Obesity, OSA and Management.- Chapter 12 Continuous Positive Pressure Ventilator (CPAP).- Chapter 13 Mandibular Advancement Devices in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Chapter 14 Nasal Surgery for sleep-related breathing disorders.- Chapter 15 Palatal hybrid surgery for obstructive sleep apnea.- Chapter 16 Hypopharyngeal surgery for obstructive sleep apnea.- Chapter 17 Maxillomandibular Advancement: Considerations for Asian Patients with OSA.- Chapter 18 Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Chapter 19 Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Implant.- Chapter 20 Multilevel Sleep Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Chapter 21 Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.- Chapter 22 Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women: Evolution Across Life Span.- Chapter 23 The Management of COMISA (Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea).
