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Revista ORL

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Abstract

SANTOS-GORJON, Pablo et al. Drug inducted sleep endoscopy or somnoscopy. Rev. ORL [online]. 2020, vol.11, n.4, pp.395-400.  Epub Mar 15, 2021. ISSN 2444-7986.  https://dx.doi.org/14201/orl.22175.

Introduction and objectives:

The diagnostic test of COVID-19 with the highest sensitivity is a nasopharyngeal sample using a swab for subsequent study using RT-PCR. The objective of our work is to explain in detail the most appropriate way to perform this technique.

Material and methods:

We present a retrospective study of 17 patients. Finally, two patients were excluded. The patients were 34-72 years old. A Polysomnography was done, and hypopneaapnea index was 7,32±8,71.

Discussion and conclusions:

This a secure technique and can be reproduced in all ENT services. DISE less us individualize chirurgical treatment and avoid us unnecessary patients' operations.

Keywords : Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; somnoscopy; DISE.

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