An Overview of Systematic Reviews on the Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder marked by partial or total obstruction of the upper airway while a person is asleep leading to breathing difficulty, reduced oxygenation and frequent awakenings. This condition affects the general health significantly compromising quality of life. The objective of this overview  is to thoroughly assess the systematic reviews on current surgical therapies for the management of OSA in terms of patient outcomes.

Methods

A thorough literature search was performed from inception till 31st December 2022 using PubMed, and Cochrane databases. Studies evaluating the effectiveness and safety of different surgical techniques for the management of OSA were considered. The quality of articles was assessed using AMSTAR (

SUBMITTER: Kattimani V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719205 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature