1 Introduction Numerous treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) presently exist. These treatments range from noninvasive behavioral modifications to nightly use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices to…
1 Introduction Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) was introduced by Croft and Pringle in 1991 and over time has increased in popularity and is applied worldwide. The evaluation requires pharmacologic induction…
1 Methods of Airway Evaluation As the interest in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has increased, various attempts have been made to assess upper airway anatomy in patients with this relatively frequent…
1 Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep. The spectrum of these obstructive respiratory…
Michael Friedman, MD Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM Sleep medicine is one of the youngest medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Before 2007, when the ABMS offered…
Darius Bliznikas, MD Ho-Sheng Lin, MD Evidence supporting the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular diseases is compelling. In a retrospective analysis of 182 men without history of cardiovascular disease…
Introduction Nasal endoscopy is integral to the physical examination of patients with sinonasal symptoms seeking management from the otolaryngologist. With proper local decongestion and anesthesia, it is possible to obtain…
Introduction The most common indication for surgery of the parotid gland is the presence of a mass or tumor. The majority of distinct parotid masses are neoplasms with benign tumors…
Introduction The submandibular gland is one of three paired major salivary glands that drains into the oral cavity. It is midway in size and location between the largest, the parotid…
Introduction A mass appearing within the substance of the cheek is unusual and suggests a tumor of the buccal space or the accessory lobe of the parotid gland. The buccal…
