A novel imaging technique to evaluate airflow characteristics in the upper airway of an obstructive sleep apnea patient. Issue 7 (19th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Hui; Aarab, Ghizlane; Liu, Jian‐wei; Yu, Yong‐liang; Guo, Jing; van der Stelt, Paul F.; Lobbezoo, Frank
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 7(2017)
• Page Start: 1084
• Page End: 1087
• Publication Date: 2017-05-19
• Subjects: Computed tomography -- mandibular advancement -- obstructive sleep apnea -- oral appliance -- velocimetry; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: We report about a novel imaging technique for airflow analysis, particle image velocimetry (PIV), used in a moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient. By measuring the airflow characteristics in the upper airway at different protrusion positions, the effect of mandibular advancement device (MAD) on OSA was further understood. Abstract : We report about a novel imaging technique for airflow analysis, particle image velocimetry (PIV), used in a moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient. By measuring the airflow characteristics in the upper airway at different protrusion positions, the effect of mandibular advancement device (MAD) on OSA was further understood.