Predictors of Decision to Pursue Sleep Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify predictors of patient decision to pursue sleep apnea surgery following initial consultation with a sleep surgeon.

Study design

Retrospective cohort analysis.

Setting

Outpatient tertiary care academic center.

Methods

A retrospective review of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis, BMI < 35 kg/m², and prior positive airway pressure (PAP) trial who were evaluated at a sleep surgery clinic. Patients who completed drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and/or surgery were compared to those who did not within at least 4 months of consultation. Surveys on OSA-related symptoms and decisional conflict were completed prior to the consultation for PAP alternatives.

Results

Among 437 patients, 321 did not undergo DISE/surgery, wher

SUBMITTER: Husman T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11938291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature