Efficacy of Submucosal Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate in the Soft Palate as a Treatment of the Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Pilot Study. (24th January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Labra, Alberto; Haro-Valencia, Reyes; Huerta-Delgado, Angel-Daniel; Jimenez-Correa, Ulises; Sanchez-Narvaez, Francisco
• Other Names: Alchanatis Manos Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Sleep disorders. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-01-24
• Subjects: Sleep disorders -- Periodicals; 616.8498005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/597684
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-3545

Abstract

Abstract : Background . As described by Mair et al. in 2001, snoreplasty, the application of sclerosant agents in the palate is a promising and cheap alternative to treat snoring. We decided to try this kind of therapy for the management of mild sleep apnea. Study Design . Experimental, longitudinal, prospective, nonrandomized, self-controlled pilot study. Methods . 11 patients were included, all of them with a polysomnographic study showing an Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) from 5 to 20, and with a Müller maneuver showing only retropalatal collapse. Results . We found significant decrease in the number of apneas hypopneas and oxygen desaturation as well as in the snoring index (P < 0.05 ), although no differences were found in the number of arousals. Conclusion . Sclerosant agents might become a relevant part in the treatment of sleep apnea, in very well-selected patients.