Fogel RB, Malhotra A, Dalagiorgou G, Robinson MK, Jakab M, Kikinis R, Pittman SD, White DP. Anatomic and physiologic predictors of apnea severity in morbidly obese subjects. Sleep. 2003;26(2):150–5.
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVES: While obesity is the most common risk factor for the development of obstructive sleep apnea, the correlation between measures of obesity and apnea severity is only moderate. We thus attempted to identify anatomic and physiologic predictors of apnea severity. DESIGN: We combined a careful assessment of upper airway anatomy, upper airway physiology, and ventilatory control in a group of obese individuals to identify predictors of apnea severity. SETTING: Tertiary care academic medical center. PATIENTS: 14 morbidly obese subjects being evaluated for weight-reduction surgery.
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