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Olszewska E, De Vito A, O’Connor-Reina C, Heiser C, Baptista P, Kotecha B, Vanderveken O, Vicini C. Consensus Statements among European Sleep Surgery Experts on Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Part 2 Decision-Making in Surgical Management and Peri-Operative Considerations. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2083. [PMID: 38610848 PMCID: PMC11012596 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Background: Reaching consensus on decision-making in surgical management and peri-operative considerations regarding snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among sleep surgeons is critical in the management of patients with such conditions, where there is a large degree of variability. Methods: A set of statements was developed based on the literature and circulated among eight panel members of European experts, utilizing the Delphi method. Responses were provided as agree and disagree on each statement, and the comments were used to assess the level of consensus and develop a revised version. The new version, with the level of consensus and anonymized comments, was sent to each panel member as the second round. This was repeated for a total of five rounds. Results: The final set included a total of 71 statements: 29 stand-alone and 11 with 42 sub-statements. On the 33 statements regarding decision-making in surgical management, there was 60.6%, 27.3%, and 6.1% consensus among all eight, seven, and six panelists, respectively. On the 38 statements regarding the peri-operative considerations, there was 55.3%, 18.4%, and 15.8% consensus among all eight, seven, and six panelists, respectively. Conclusions: These results indicate the need for an expanded review of the literature and discussion to enhance consensus among the sleep surgeons that consider surgical management in patients with snoring and OSA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ewa Olszewska
- Department of Otolaryngology, Sleep Apnea Surgery Center, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Health Local Agency of Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium; (C.H.); (O.V.)
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 80333 Munich, Germany
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- Clinica Universidad da Navarra, Departmento de Orl, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Nuffield Health Brentwood, Essex, Brentwood CM15 8EH, UK;
- UME Health, 17 Harley Street, London W1G 9QH, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium; (C.H.); (O.V.)
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, 2650 Antwerp, Belgium
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- GVM Care & Research ENT Consultant, GVM Primus Medica Center, GVM San Pier Damiano Hospital, 48018 Faenza, Italy;
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Chambers T, Ruparelia P, Ellis G, Bishop T, Gooneratne M, Singh N. Obstructive sleep apnoea and perioperative medicine: a growing concern. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2022; 83:1-9. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2022.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea represents a sizable public health and economic burden. Owing to rising obesity rates, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea is increasing, and it is a condition that is significantly underdiagnosed. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the backlog of elective surgeries is also sizable and growing. A combination of these factors means that many patients due to have surgery will have obstructive sleep apnoea, either diagnosed or otherwise. Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea have a significantly increased risk of operative complications, but the evidence base for optimum perioperative management of these patients is limited. This article reviews sleep apnoea, its prevalence and its impact on operative management and perioperative outcomes for patients. The evidence base for screening and treating undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea is also comprehensively assessed. Finally, a pathway to manage patients with possible undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea is proposed, and areas for further research identified.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tom Chambers
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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