Trans-Oral Robotic Tongue Reduction for OSA: Does Lingual Anatomy Influence the Surgical Outcome?

Conclusions:These findings reinforce the general opinion that OSA is not only influenced by anatomic factors but other phenomena may play a fundamental role in its genesis. A deeper understanding of OSA pathogenesis is needed in order to tailor an individual treatment strategy that could lead to a more effective therapy.Citation:Cammaroto G, Meccariello G, Costantini M, Stomeo F, Hoff P, Montevecchi F, Vicini C. Trans-oral robotic tongue reduction for OSA: does lingual anatomy influence the surgical outcome?J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(8):1347–1351.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research