Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00AM - 12:00PM
S423
Surgical and Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea : An Evidence-Based Review
Christopher F. Viozzi, DDS, MD
Chair, Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Eric Olson, MD
Director - Sleep Disorders Center, Consultant in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Synopsis
Maxillofacial surgery has emerged as a highly-successful option for management of obstructive sleep apnea. However, a thoughtful, evidence-based management strategy requires a thorough understanding of both surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities. This course will review the available treatments emphasizing an evidence-based approach to management of the patient with OSA.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the spectrum of both surgical and non-surgical treatments available to the patient suffering from OSA.
- Describe the evidence available in the medical and surgical literature to support treatments the OMS may offer, such as MMA, genioglossus advancement, or soft tissue procedures, as well as treatments available from other surgical or non-surgical providers.