Abstract
Primary epiglottis collapse (EC) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) still represents a challenge in terms of conservative treatments, such as oral appliances and CPAP. Surgical treatment could therefore be considered a good option when dealing with EC, even though no standardized surgical protocols have been described. The identification of upper respiratory tract obstruction site(s) in OSAHS patients is important in customizing the best therapeutic strategy. According to the literature, DISE has allowed to establish the prevalence of EC in 10–40% patients suffering from OSAHS. In order to treat this condition, we have developed a minimally invasive technique called “Epiglottis Stiffening Operation” (ESO). Our technique is safe, devoid of complications, easy to perform, and effective to treat primary EC which presents itself as a single or coexistent site of upper airway obstruction, without altering epiglottis fundamental functions.
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Salamanca, F., Leone, F. (2023). Epiglottis Stiffening Operation (ESO). 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_20
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