Radiographic Imaging of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Article | ||||
| Delta University Scientific Journal | ||||
| Volume 7, Issue 2, September 2024, Page 80-86 PDF (191.23 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review articles | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/dusj.2024.299375.1076 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Marco Isaac  1; Sarah Mohammed Kenawy2; Dina Mohamed ElBeshlawy3; Dina Fahim Ahmed2; Ahmed ElSobki4
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| 1Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology | ||||
| 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Galala University, Al Galala, Egypt | ||||
| 4Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is defined by repeatedly occurring episodes of apnea or hypopnea, which ultimately leads to the collapse of the airway. This disorder is an alarming one since it has the potential to result in a wide range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and memory loss. When it comes to providing a full diagnosis, two-dimensional imaging is not sufficient due to the complex structure of the airway. The use of three-dimensional imaging is recommended because it provides a more precise representation of the airway architecture of the patient. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are two imaging techniques that have the ability to correctly portray the genuine three-dimensional structure of the airway. However, their application is restricted due to factors such as high radiation dosage and noisy scan techniques. The cone beam computed tomography technique has the capability to produce precise three-dimensional anatomy images of the complete head while exposing the patient to a low amount of radiation. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Polysomnography; Airway Obstruction | ||||
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