Sleep Endoscopy Patterns in Six Adults With Trisomy 21 and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent amongst individuals with Trisomy 21 (T21). This case series describes the results of drug-induced sleep endoscopy of six adult patients with OSA and T21 and compares the patterns of collapse to those observed in adults without T21. Predominantly hypopharyngeal airway collapse was found in four of the six (66.7%) subjects with T21, a much higher proportion than in the general population. This finding may implicate anatomic differences underlying the increased prevalence of OSA in individuals with T21 and may have treatment implications. Laryngoscope, 132:485-487, 2022.
Medical subject headings
- Endoscopy
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive