Mohammad Waheed El-Anwar, Sherif Askar, Yehia Aly Abou Shab, Ameer Abdul Monem Abou Sharkh
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Abstract
Objective: To detect and assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) before and after repair of different types of mandibular fractures.
Methods: In patients with traumatic isolated mandibular fractures who were indicated for open reduction and internal fixation (OR/IF), polysomnography (PSG) was done before and 3 months after surgery.
Results: Of 51 patients (80 mandibular fractures), fractures were unilateral in 29 patients (56.9%) and bilateral in 22 patients (43.1%). PSG was normal in 33 patients (64.7%), and OSA was detected in 18 cases (35.3%); all had bilateral fracture. Mild OSA was reported in 9 cases (17.65%), and moderate OSA was detected in 9 cases (17.65%). Three months after OR/IF of the fractures, successful reduction was obtained, and PSG was within normal limits in all patients.
Conclusion: Bilateral mandibular fractures often lead to OSA, which could be cured with proper OR/IF of the fractures. OSA is not encountered in unilateral fractures.
期刊介绍:
CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice is the oldest and largest journal in the world devoted to temporomandibular disorders, and now also includes articles on all aspects of sleep medicine. The Journal is multidisciplinary in its scope, with editorial board members from all areas of medicine and dentistry, including general dentists, oral surgeons, orthopaedists, radiologists, chiropractors, professors and behavioural scientists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, osteopathic and ear, nose and throat physicians.
CRANIO publishes commendable works from outstanding researchers and clinicians in their respective fields. The multidisciplinary format allows individuals practicing with a TMD emphasis to stay abreast of related disciplines, as each issue presents multiple topics from overlapping areas of interest.
CRANIO''s current readership (thousands) is comprised primarily of dentists; however, many physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and other related specialists subscribe and contribute to the Journal.