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ArticleThe Laryngoscope2025

Impact of Mask Type on Pharyngeal Opening Pressures During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy.

Leonard E Estephan, Erin Creighton, Alana Platukus, Jacob Beiriger, Nicole Molin, Henry C Ideker, Stephen F White, Maurits S Boon, Colin T Huntley

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Leonard E EstephanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9599-1510
Erin CreightonDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Alana PlatukusSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Jacob BeirigerSidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Nicole MolinDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Henry C IdekerDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Stephen F WhiteDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Maurits S BoonDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Colin T HuntleyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4637-3630

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Abstract

objectivePositive 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.

methodsAdult 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

resultsFifty-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

conclusionNasal 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. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3:

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EndoscopyMasksPharynxSleep Apnea, ObstructiveAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPressureRetrospective StudiesSleepdrug‐induced sleep endoscopyobstructive sleep apneapharyngeal opening pressurepositive airway pressuresleep surgery

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PMCPMC12706556

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