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Reduction of C-reactive protein with surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2006 Dec;135(6):900-5

Date

12/05/2006

Pubmed ID

17141081

DOI

10.1016/j.otohns.2005.10.066

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-33751422945 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   28 Citations

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) has an impact on C-reactive protein (CRP) level.

STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study of 34 consecutive subjects undergoing surgical treatment for OSAHS. CRP levels were evaluated preoperatively and 2 months postoperatively. The most commonly performed procedure was uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) combined with radiofrequency tongue base reduction.

RESULTS: Seven patients were treated for mild OSAHS and 23 were treated for moderated/severe OSAHS; 18 of 23 patients with moderate/severe disease had relative elevation of preoperative CRP levels. Mean CRP level decreased from 0.33 mg/dL preoperatively to 0.16 mg/dL postoperatively (P=0.003). Even patients who did not achieve complete "cure" by classical polysomnography (PSG) criteria may benefit from lowered CRP levels. All patients, however did achieve reduction in apnea hypopnea index and improvement in clinical symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS: Levels of CRP were elevated preoperatively but decreased after surgical treatment. Therefore, OSAHS surgical treatment may be useful in reduction of CRP levels in patients who will not or cannot accept nasal-CPAP therapy.

Author List

Friedman M, Bliznikas D, Vidyasagar R, Woodson BT, Joseph NJ

Author

B Tucker Woodson MD Chief, Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
C-Reactive Protein
Female
Humans
Male
Polysomnography
Prospective Studies
Severity of Illness Index
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Treatment Outcome