Comparison of drug-induced sleep endoscopy and lateral cephalometry in obstructive sleep apnea

作者：George Jonathan R; Chung Sooyoun; Nielsen Ib; Goldberg Andrew N; Miller Arthur; Kezirian Eric J^*

来源：Laryngoscope, 2012, 122(11): 2600-2605.

DOI：10.1002/lary.23561

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• drug-induced sleep endoscopy
• lateral cephalometry
• Level of Evidence: 2b

Objectives/Hypothesis: To evaluate the association between findings from drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and lateral cephalometry in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Study Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: This was a consecutive series of subjects with OSA who underwent DISE and lateral cephalometry. DISE findings were characterized according to the region/degree of obstruction as well as the VOTE classification (velum, oropharyngeal lateral walls, tongue, and epiglottis). The primary measurements from lateral cephalometry images were sella-nasion-point A angle, sella-nasion-point B angle, distance from the posterior nasal spinetip of palate, posterior airway space, and mandibular plane to hyoid (MPH) distance, although additional airway measurements were taken. Descriptive statistics summarized DISE and lateral cephalometry findings, and ?2 and t tests examined potential associations between their findings. Results: Among the 55 subjects, most demonstrated velum-related obstruction, although obstruction related to other structures was also common. Lateral cephalometry findings were within population norms with the exception of an increased MPH and decreased airway 4 and airway 5 measurements. There was little association between DISE and lateral cephalometry findings, although significant associations were identified between tongue-related obstruction and airway measurements posterior to the tongue base. Conclusions: DISE and lateral cephalometry are largely distinct airway evaluation techniques in OSA. The use of these techniques remains complementary. Laryngoscope, 2012

• 出版日期2012-11