Potential Anatomic Markers of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Prepubertal Children

Conclusions:Position of hyoid bone and LPW thickness are anatomical markers of childhood OSA independent of obesity and tonsil size. Screening tools may include cephalometry and sonographic measurement of LPW to allow better delineation of OSA risk.Citation:Au CT, Chan KC, Liu KH, Chu WC, Wing YK, Li AM. Potential anatomic markers of obstructive sleep apnea in prepubertal children.J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(12):1979–1986.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research