Evaluation of 3D Airway Imaging ofObstructive Sleep Apnea with Cone-beamComputed Tomography

摘要

This study evaluates the use of cone-beam Computer Tomography (CT) for imaging the upper airway structure of Obstructive SJeep Apnea (OSA) patients. The total airway volume and the anteroposterior dimension of oropharyngeal airway showed significant group differences between OSA and gender-matched controls, so if we increase sample size these measurements may distinguish the two groups. We demonstrate the utility of diagnosis of anatomy with the 3D airway imaging with cone-beam Computed Tomography.