Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): The first case report in Thailand.
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2007-11
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Objective: To report the first case experience of maxillomandibular advancement for treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in Thailand.
Methods: We present a 65-year-old man patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who underwent maxillomandibular advancement in Siriraj Hospital with 4 months follow up.
Results: Significant improvement in both subjective symptoms and objective polysomnographic parameters have been demonstrated. There were no serious adverse effects after the operation.
Conclusion: Maxillomandibular Advancement procedure may be an excellent alternative treatment for severe OSAS patients who failed CPAP or other interventions and do not need a tracheostomy.
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, maxillomandibular advancement, sleep apnea surgery
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Banhiran Wish, Vachiramon Amornphong, Metheetrairut Chokchai, Chierakul Nitipatana, Tubpenthai Yos. Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS): The first case report in Thailand. Siriraj Medical Journal, 2007 Nov; 59(7): 369-372.