2024
Anesthetic Considerations for Gender-Affirming Airway and Facial Procedures.
Amendola S, Stemmler N, Cosgrove M, Ruggiero F. Anesthetic Considerations for Gender-Affirming Airway and Facial Procedures. AANA Journal 2024, 92: 303-311. PMID: 39056500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransgender patientsFacial proceduresVocal cord damageAssociated with administrationAdvanced airway techniquesGender-affirming proceduresNovel surgical procedureGender-affirming surgeryHormone therapyAdministration of hormonesThromboembolic eventsAirway surgeryGender goalsMedical therapyExperience incongruenceLaboratory valuesCord damageGender identitySurgical proceduresAirway techniquesAnesthetic considerationsTracheal stenosisCardiovascular effectsIncreased riskPerioperative challenges
2023
Assessing the safety of continued perioperative antithrombotic therapy in endoscopic airway surgery for laryngotracheal stenosis
Shah H, Reeder A, Rohrbaugh T, Kohli N. Assessing the safety of continued perioperative antithrombotic therapy in endoscopic airway surgery for laryngotracheal stenosis. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2023, 44: 103857. PMID: 37030129, PMCID: PMC10033492, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic airway surgeryAntithrombotic therapyAirway surgeryPerioperative continuationLaryngotracheal stenosisEndoscopic surgeryOpen airway surgeryPerioperative antithrombotic therapyCases of patientsPerioperative cessationPreoperative continuationPostoperative bleedingProlonged intubationAntithrombotic usePrimary outcomeRetrospective studyTracheal stenosisSingle institutionProspective InvestigationInclusion criteriaSurgeryPatientsTherapyComplicationsStenosis
2022
30-Day Postoperative Outcomes in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Upper Airway Surgery
Knoedler S, Knoedler L, Baecher H, Kauke-Navarro M, Obed D, Hoch C, Diehm Y, Vosler P, Harréus U, Kneser U, Panayi A. 30-Day Postoperative Outcomes in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Upper Airway Surgery. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2022, 11: 7371. PMID: 36555986, PMCID: PMC9783895, DOI: 10.3390/jcm11247371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstructive sleep apneaOSA surgeryPostoperative outcomesMedical complicationsSleep apneaSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseMulti-institutional national databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseUpper airway surgeryTotal complication rateHistory of diabetesImprovement Program databasePositive safety profileAlkaline phosphatasePostoperative complicationsComplication ratePostoperative periodAirway surgeryFrequent comorbiditiesMale sexSafety profileUpper airwaySurgery outcomesChronic disorders
2015
Transoral robotic partial glossectomy and supraglottoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea
D׳Agostino M. Transoral robotic partial glossectomy and supraglottoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea. Operative Techniques In Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery 2015, 26: 211-215. DOI: 10.1016/j.otot.2015.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBase of tongueTransoral robotic surgeryOpen procedurePositive airway pressure therapyObstructive sleep apnea syndromeRobotic surgeryUpper airway surgeryAirway pressure therapyObstructive sleep apneaSleep apnea syndromeDa Vinci Surgical SystemVinci Surgical SystemPAP therapyAirway surgeryApnea syndromeOral appliancesOperative timeSleep apneaPressure therapyPartial glossectomyStandard treatmentTongue baseAlternative therapiesNeck surgeonsTissue resection
2008
Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Won CH, Li KK, Guilleminault C. Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2008, 5: 193-199. PMID: 18250212, DOI: 10.1513/pats.200708-121mg.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPositive airway pressure therapySevere obstructive sleep apneaAirway pressure therapyRadiofrequency ablationMaxillomandibular advancementSleep apneaPressure therapyMaxillomandibular deficiencyUpper airway surgeryUpper airway obstructionImportant treatment optionLaser-assisted uvulopalatoplastyProper patient selectionImportant therapeutic considerationProper procedure selectionGenioglossal advancementRetrolingual obstructionUvulopalatal flapAirway obstructionNasal obstructionSurgical treatmentAirway surgeryPatient selectionMost surgeries
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