International palate surgery questionnaire.
Sleep Breath
; 27(2): 569-590, 2023 05.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This international study aimed at determining current routine palate surgeries and surgical methods adopted by otolaryngologists who practice surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).METHODS:
An international online survey was developed with the collaboration of the YO-IFOS (Young Otolaryngologists-International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies) to assess the current routines in palatal procedures. The surgeons were asked 33 multiple-choice questions.RESULTS:
A total of 141 sleep surgeons answered the questionnaire, of whom 27% were from Africa, 30% from Asia, 24% from Centre-South America, and 19% from Europe. According to otolaryngology surgical specialties, 51% were sleep surgeons, 31% general ENTs, 8% Rhinologists, 7% Head & Neck surgeons, 2% otologists, and 1% maxillofacial surgeons. Of the 141 respondents, 51% answered they were sleep specialists, whereas 49% were non-sleep specialists. According to specific medical degree, 38% were specialists, 33% were consultants, 25% were professors, and 4% were residents or trainees.CONCLUSION:
This study gives an overview of the current surgical practice in OSA management in otolaryngology in different countries.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Otolaringología
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Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sleep Breath
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Egipto