Lack of predictive value of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in patients after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
; 109(7): 646-9, 2000 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) has been recognized as a valid measure of sleep propensity. Statistically significant correlations between ESS scores, the respiratory disturbance index (RDI), and the lowest arterial oxygen saturation (LSAT) have been described in patients with surgically untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We investigated whether the same relationships hold true after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). Forty-two adults with documented OSA treated by UPPP were reevaluated with the ESS questionnaire and 8-hour diagnostic nocturnal polysomnography (nPSG). We found no significant correlation between the ESS scores and the RDI or LSAT in patients after UPPP. Because postoperative ESS scores do not correlate with the RDI or LSAT, we conclude that the ESS is not a reliable surrogate for nPSG testing.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Paladar Blando
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Faringe
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Fases del Sueño
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Úvula
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Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos