Weight loss surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea with obesity in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is caused by complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway resulting in repeated episodes of interrupted or shallow breaths. OSA is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence is estimated to range from 3% to 7% in the general population but may be much higher. Several studies show that weight loss or bariatric surgery may have a role in treating OSA. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the safety and efficacy of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of weight loss surgery for adults with OSA and comorbid obesity.

Methods and analysis

A search of the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, EMBASE and two major Chinese biomedical databases will be performed to identify related t

SUBMITTER: Dong Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6119449 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature