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The Role of Epiglottis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are often used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Their efficacy depends on numerous factors including the site of upper airway collapse. Epiglottis collapse is an endoscopic finding that may require specific treatment strategies. This chapter explores the mechanism of action and outcome of MAD therapy in patients with epiglottis collapse.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium

    Eli Van de Perck & Olivier M. Vanderveken

  2. Centre for Sleep Health and Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Peter A. Cistulli

  3. Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Peter A. Cistulli

  4. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium

    Olivier M. Vanderveken

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Van de Perck, E., Cistulli, P.A., Vanderveken, O.M. (2023). Oral Appliance Therapy. In: Delakorda, M., de Vries, N. (eds) The Role of Epiglottis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34992-8_17

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