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25 years of Belgian sleep
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ISBN: 9789033466618 9033466619 Year: 2008 Publisher: Leuven Voorburg Acco

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This Jubile Book is written by experienced clinicians and scientists in the field of sleep medicine in Belgium, and active members of the Belgian Association of Sleep Medicine and Sleep research (BASS). It provides an overview of the most pertinent activities and trends in sleep research and sleep medicine in Belgium in the past 25 years, since its founding. It focuses on the pioneers of sleep medicine in Belgium, the founders of the BASS, clinical and scientific activities, memorable meetings and activities, and finally the future of sleep medicine. The authors have tried to make a convenient whole, which reads easily and which contains anecdotes and inside information from the field. The book is written for those who are interested in sleep research and sleep medicine and for those who want to have some historical background in this field. In short, it is a must for each clinician and scientist involved in this area.


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Current Concepts of Sleep Apnea Surgery
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ISBN: 313240263X 9783132402638 9783132401198 3132582107 3132401196 Year: 2019 Publisher: Stuttgart, Germany : Thieme,

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"The importance of unobstructed respiration in sleep, and the long-term risks of sleep apnea, cannot be overemphasized. The therapeutic efficacy of the widely prescribed "gold standard," continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), is compromised by low patient acceptance and compliance. In light of the limitations of CPAP and other forms of conservative therapy (e.g., mandibular advancement devices), there is a growing tendency to explore and expand the role of surgery in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe sleep apnea. New insights and developments in pathophysiology, surgical techniques, and implants have opened the way to increased success in treating sleep apnea surgically. This new work by leading international specialists provides a detailed, evidence-based approach to selected advanced surgical techniques, beginning with patient selection criteria, discussion of indications for and against surgery, choice of procedure (also in combinations), and more. Key Features: - Systematic, practice-oriented approach to examination, diagnosis, and treatment - Step-by-step description of surgical concepts and techniques - Superbly illustrated with full-colored photographs and drawings - Focus on those procedures that have been shown to be successful in specific situations - Discussion of outcomes, success rates, risks, and potential complications; where evidence-based data are not available, expert opinion is provided Current Concepts of Sleep Apnea Surgery will be welcomed by residents, fellows, and board-certified surgeons in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery"--

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