A 3-Dimensional Airway Analysis of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgical Correction With Cone Beam Computed Tomography

作者：El Azime Sibel; El Hakan; Palomo Juan Martin; Baur Dale A^*

来源：Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2011, 69(9): 2424-2436.

DOI：10.1016/j.joms.2010.11.046

Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to present cephalometric changes in the craniofacial region and volumetric changes in the oropharyngeal region of a patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome after maxillomandibular advancement and genial tubercle advancement surgeries.
Materials and Methods: Cone beam computed tomographic images were used to evaluate cephalometric changes in the craniofacial region and linear changes in the oropharyngeal region of the patient.
Results: A patient with obstructive sleep apnea was treated successfully with maxillomandibular advancement and genial tubercle advancement surgery. Airway analysis showed a significant increase in the volume of the patient's oropharynx after surgery.
Conclusion: Cone beam computed tomographic images are recommended for 3-dimensional airway evaluation in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

• 出版日期2011-9