Factors Associated with Successful Treatment by Radiofrequency Treatment of the Soft Palate in Obstructive Sleep Apnea as the First-Line Treatment
Joint Authors
Sonsuwan, Nuntigar
Rujimethabhas, Kongsak
Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is recommended as the second-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
This study aims to study the factors associated with successful treatment by RFA in OSA patients as the first-line treatment.
Methods.
All patients diagnosed as mild to moderate OSA were enrolled prospectively and treated with RFA.
Three points of soft palate were ablated: midline, left, and right paramedian sites.
Baseline characteristics and clinical factors including snoring score (SS), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), with minimal oxygen saturation, were recorded at baseline and three months after treatment.
Results.
During the study period, there were 51 patients who met the study criteria and received RFA treatment.
At three months, the SS, ESS, and AHI were significantly lower than baseline values, while the minimal oxygenation was significantly increased from the baseline values.
There were 16 patients (31.37%) who had an AHI of < 5 times/h.
Only baseline AHI was significantly associated with an AHI of < 5 times/h at three months after RFA treatment.
The adjusted odds ratio was 0.804 (95% CI: 0.699, 0.924).
Conclusion.
Transoral RFA treatment may be effective in mild to moderate OSA as the first-line treatment.
Baseline AHI is associated with preferable outcome by RFA treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sonsuwan, Nuntigar& Rujimethabhas, Kongsak& Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak. 2015. Factors Associated with Successful Treatment by Radiofrequency Treatment of the Soft Palate in Obstructive Sleep Apnea as the First-Line Treatment. Sleep Disorders،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076491
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sonsuwan, Nuntigar…[et al.]. Factors Associated with Successful Treatment by Radiofrequency Treatment of the Soft Palate in Obstructive Sleep Apnea as the First-Line Treatment. Sleep Disorders No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076491
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sonsuwan, Nuntigar& Rujimethabhas, Kongsak& Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak. Factors Associated with Successful Treatment by Radiofrequency Treatment of the Soft Palate in Obstructive Sleep Apnea as the First-Line Treatment. Sleep Disorders. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076491
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1076491