Impact of Mask Type on Pharyngeal Opening Pressures During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2025
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Positive airway pressure applied during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE-PAP) can aid in surgical planning for the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies examining the effect of mask type during DISE-PAP are currently limited. Based on prior literature, we hypothesize that patients undergoing DISE-PAP with nasal masks will experience reduced pharyngeal opening pressures (PhOPs) compared to full-face mask techniques.
METHODS: Adult patients undergoing DISE-PAP with three mask types (nasal, full-face, and full-face masks with mouth closure and teeth in occlusion) from April 2024 to November 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. PhOPs (cmH
RESULTS: Fifty-six patients met the inclusion criteria. Median PhOP significantly differed for nasal, full-face, and full-face masks with mouth closure and teeth occlusion, respectively, at the velum (6 vs. 10 vs. 7.5 cmH
CONCLUSION: Nasal masks led to reduced PhOP levels compared to full-face masks during DISE-PAP. Further study of DISE-PAP mask techniques is necessary given the recent association of PhOP with patient characteristics and sleep surgery success.
Volume
135
Issue
12
First Page
4976
Last Page
4982
ISSN
1531-4995
Published In/Presented At
Estephan, L. E., Creighton, E., Platukus, A., Beiriger, J., Molin, N., Ideker, H. C., White, S. F., Boon, M. S., & Huntley, C. T. (2025). Impact of Mask Type on Pharyngeal Opening Pressures During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. The Laryngoscope, 135(12), 4976–4982. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.32395
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
40607702
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article