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Sedated sleep endoscopy, or drug-induced sleep endoscopy is a powerful tool for studying the dynamic airway in a sleeping patient with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Using the knowledge gained from sleep endoscopy, the surgeon can tailor the operative procedure to the patient’s specific condition.
This video reveals the various anatomic regions in the upper airway that is causing this patient snore and help to plan well as treatment options.