Does the Lack of Gender-Specific Apnea-Hypopnea Index Cutoff for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impact Surgical Selection?

The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is the parameter on which the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is based and is also the determinant for both clinicians and third-party payers for surgical procedures. The purpose of this retrospective cross-sectional chart review is to examine differences in symptoms and AHI between men and women with OSA and whether this may impact timing and selection of surgical care.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Craniomaxillofacial deformities/sleep disorders/cosmetic surgery Source Type: research