Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a complex disorder of the upper airway

The pathophysiologic basis for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is complex, involving the properties of the pharynx, the muscular forces that support its patency, and the homeostatic control mechanisms of respiration. The anatomic basis for OSAS is the skeletal structure of the head and neck...

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Published in:	Otolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 23; no. 4; p. 593
Main Author:	Sher, A E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1990
Subjects:	Adult Airway Resistance - physiology Child Facial Bones - abnormalities Humans Mouth Muscles - physiopathology Obesity - complications Pharyngeal Muscles - physiopathology Respiration - physiology Skull - abnormalities Sleep Apnea Syndromes - etiology Sleep Apnea Syndromes - physiopathology
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Summary:	The pathophysiologic basis for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is complex, involving the properties of the pharynx, the muscular forces that support its patency, and the homeostatic control mechanisms of respiration. The anatomic basis for OSAS is the skeletal structure of the head and neck as it is reflected in the soft tissue structures comprising and supporting the upper airway. Study of patients with craniofacial anomalies that result in OSAS, and application of similar study techniques to OSAS patients without apparent craniofacial anomalies, point up similarities and lead to a greater understanding of the anatomic aspects of OSAS.
ISSN:	0030-6665
DOI:	10.1016/S0030-6665(20)31240-8