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Author | de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, W. | ||||
Title | Novel imaging techniques using computer methods for the evaluation of the upper airway in patients with sleep-disordered breathing: a comprehensive review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Sleep medicine reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Sleep Med Rev |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 437-447 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) | ||||
Abstract | Patients with sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) can be treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or with several upper airway (UA) interventions. While nCPAP is almost always effective when clinically well tolerated, the therapeutic outcome of UA surgery and UA devices is difficult to predict. The improvement of our capability to perform the latter predictions more accurately is of great clinical importance since it will prevent patients to be treated with ineffective, sometimes irreversible, techniques. In this review we describe the importance of new imaging methods in this respect. We first refer to the most important pathophysiological mechanisms known so far to play a role in SRBD, indicating that functional imaging could elucidate these mechanisms in a patient specific manner. Then we describe the new technologies that make UA imaging more functional referring to the data as they are presently available. Finally we summarise the studies that do indicate that the use of functional imaging of the UA in SRBD patients may significantly help to predict the clinical outcome after UA interventions. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000261904500003 | Publication Date | 2008-10-16 | |
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ISSN | 1087-0792; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.958 | Times cited | 33 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.958; 2008 IF: 6.143 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71640 | Serial | 2378 | ||
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