Effect of Lateral Pharyngoplasty on Blood Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Patients

Effect of Lateral Pharyngoplasty on Blood Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

• Describe blood pressure changes on patients with OSA treated with lateral pharyngoplasty
• Compare the mean of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 24 hours, average systolic and diastolic pressure during daytime and night and changes in the nocturnal decrease.

The variables are:

Ambulatory blood pressure data Snoring scale BMI neck circumference abdominal circumference medications and life style changes

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult Patient
• BMI < 35
• no Benzodiazepinec User

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI > 35
• Use of benzodiazepinecs
• Clinical contra-indications to surgery (ASA III or ASA IV)