Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility of reducing CPAP pressure levels and improving patient adherence to CPAP therapy by stiffening the soft palate tissue with a Pillar® palatal implant. Many patients have difficulty complying with CPAP therapy if high levels of airway pressure are necessary for their therapy to be successful. Twenty-one patients (16 males and 5 females) with moderate to severe OSAHS treated with CPAP therapy underwent Pillar® palatal treatment in an office-based procedure. The mean age was 49.6 ± 11.2 years, mean baseline body mass index (BMI) was 31.4 ± 3.2 Kg/m2. At 3 months follow-up a significant reduction of CPAP pressure levels was found. Mean CPAP pressure levels before and after Pillar® application were 11.2 ± 1.69 cm H2O vs 9.3 ± 2.5 cm H2O respectively (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 251-257 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | B-ENT |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- Pillar® palatal implant
- Sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology