Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
Provides guidance to the diagnosis and management of sleep-related breathing disorders. This book focuses on surgical treatment and recognizes the importance of medical management of snoring/sleep disorders. It examines the pathophysiology of these disorders, their clinical presentations in adults and children, and the diagnostic workup.
Print Book, English, ©2003
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, ©2003
xviii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
9780781740791, 0781740797
50419043
Snoring: a general overview with historical perspectives / David N.F. Fairbanks
Pathophysiology of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: airway dynamics / Jack A. Coleman, Jr
Cardiovascular, pulmonar and neurological consequences of sleep-disordered breathing / Anthony A. Granato and Richard J. Schwab
Obstructive sleep apnea: evaluation by history and polysomnography / Russell Rosenberg and Samuel A. Mickelson
Obstructive sleep apnea: evualation by physical examination and special studies / B. Tucker Woodson
Disorders of excessive sleepiness / Samuel J. Potolicchio, Jr
Drugs, devices and oral applicances for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea / David N.F. Fairbanks and B. Tucker Woodson
Postive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea / John M. Dobrowski and Mansoor Ahmed
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: techniques, pitfalls and risk management / David N.F. Fairbanks
Clinical staging: a guide to patient selection / Michael Friedman
Upper pharyngael airway surgery: uvula and palate. How much palate to resect / Robert I. Dickson
Cold surgical instrument uvulectomy and uvulopalatoplasty / David N.F. Fairbanks
Electrocautery for uvulopalatoplasty / Michael M. Gnuechtel
Cautery-assisted palatal stiffening operation / Eric A. Mair and Sunghun Cho
The uvulopalatal flap / Tod C. Huntley
Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty / Regina Paloyan Walker
Radiofrequency ablation / Joseph K. Han and Timothy L. Smith
Injection snoreplasty / Eric A. Mair, Scott E. Brietzke and Dain B. Brooks
Transpalatal advancement pharyngoplasty / B. Tucker Woodson
Lower pharyngeal airway surgery. Radiofrequency tissue-volume reduction of the tongue / Samuel A. Mickelson
Genioglossus advancement / Robert J. Troell
Hyoid suspension/advancement / Kasey K. Li
Maxillomandibular advancement / Kasey K. Li and Nelson B. Powell
Transoral midline glossectomy and lingualplasty / B. Tucker Woodson
Tongue base reduction with hyoepiglottoplasty for severe obstructive sleep apnea / Frederic Chabolle
The nose and its impact on snoring and obstructive sleep apnea / Michael J. Papsidero and David N.F. Fairbanks
Tracheostomy for obstructive sleep apnea / Isaac Eliachar
Perioperative and anesthesia management in obstructive sleep apnea surgery / Samuel A. Mickelson
Obesity management for obstructive sleep apnea / Robert F. Kushner
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in children / Lisa M. Elden, Ralph F. Wetmore and William P. Potsic
Patient selection and treatment decisions / Samuel A. Mickelson and David N.F. Fairbanks