Obstructive sleep apnea following cleft palate closure

A. Leiberman, A. Tal, S. Sofer

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Abstract

A case of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is presented following a cleft palate closure. This improved after removal of tonsils and adenoids and prolonged insertion of nasopharyngeal airway. The causes of OSA and its management are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-124
Number of pages2
JournalEuropean Journal of Plastic Surgery
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 1987

Keywords

  • Cleft palate
  • Closure
  • Nasopharyngeal airway
  • Sleep apnea

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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