THE ROLE OF MAXILLARY SINUS VOLUMETRY IN CHILDREN WITH OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Authors

  • D. MARCIUC “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Emilia Adriana MARCIUC “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • B.I. DOBROVAT “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Roxana Mihaela POPESCU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Daniela POMOHACI “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Bianca Codrina MORARASU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • S. MORARASU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Ana SIRGHE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Vasilica TOMA “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Danisia HABA “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Keywords:

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, CHILDREN, MAXILLARY SINUS, AIRWAY VOLUME

Abstract

Aim: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that can also affect children and represents a risk factor for childhood developmental problems. The aim of this study was to demonstrate if there is a correlation between the maxillary sinuses and nasal airway volumes and the presence of OSA in children. Material and methods: We retrospectively analyzed 59 patients from which 28 were diagnosed with OSA and 31 were healthy patients. We calculated the total nasal airway volume and maxillary sinuses volume using a open-source software for segmentation from CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) data. Results: There was a significant difference regarding the BMI and the maxillary sinuses volume between the OSA patients and the control group. Conclusions: The maxillary sinuses reduced volume can be used as a predictor for OSA in pediatric patients with ages between 12-18 years old.

Author Biographies

  • D. MARCIUC, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Emilia Adriana MARCIUC, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • B.I. DOBROVAT, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Roxana Mihaela POPESCU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Daniela POMOHACI, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Bianca Codrina MORARASU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (I)

  • S. MORARASU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Surgery (II)

  • Ana SIRGHE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Vasilica TOMA, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

  • Danisia HABA, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine,
    Department of Surgery

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2023-06-30

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Vol. 127 No. 2 (2023): The Medical-Surgical Journal

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