Effect of the velopharynx on intraluminal pressures in reconstructed pharynges derived from individuals with and without sleep apnea

Effect of the velopharynx on intraluminal pressures in reconstructed pharynges derived from individuals with and without sleep apnea

The most collapsible part of the upper airway in the majority of individuals is the velopharynx which is the segment positioned behind the soft palate. As such it is an important morphological region for consideration in elucidating the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study compa...

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Main Authors: Cisonni, Julien, Lucey, Anthony, Walsh, J., King, Andrew, Elliott, Novak, Sampson, D., Eastwood, P., Hillman, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier 2013
Subjects:
Velopharynx
Pharyngeal wall pressure
Obstructive sleep apnea
Airway resistance
CFD
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47942

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