Factors related to oxygen desaturation index during sleep 7  days after bilateral sagittal splitting ramus osteotomy in patients without previous obstructive sleep apnea

ConclusionAirway management in patients with dentofacial deformity should be given more attention by preoperative assessment for OSA, even in the absence of previous OSA, until 7  days postoperatively due to REM rebound.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research