Strategy for Optimizing Airway Volume With Genioglossal Advancement Using Cutting Guide in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The genioglossus advancement muscle is a technique used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and depends on the precise location of the muscle insertion into the geniotubercle. The aim of this article was to present a case report about a 38-year-old male patient with obstructive sleep apnea even after u...

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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 558
Main Authors Hadad, Henrique, Mendes, Bruno Coelho, Lima, Valthierre Nunes de, Ferraz, Flávio Wellington da Silva, Souza, Francisley Ávila, Magro Filho, Osvaldo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2020
Subjects
Adult
Facial Muscles
Genioplasty
Humans
Male
Mandibular Advancement
Osteotomy
Pharynx - surgery
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery
Tongue
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Summary:The genioglossus advancement muscle is a technique used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and depends on the precise location of the muscle insertion into the geniotubercle. The aim of this article was to present a case report about a 38-year-old male patient with obstructive sleep apnea even after undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and mentoplasty. A maxillo-mandibular advancement and genioglossus was proposed, for this a virtual planning of the surgical guide was done using a specialized software. The great advantage is to reduce the osteotomy by focusing precisely on the insertion of the muscle. The cutting guide facilitated the surgical procedure in all aspects and brought safety.
ISSN:1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0000000000006083