Weight loss improves the short-term efficacy of surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of weight loss on short-term efficacy of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after surgery. METHODS: The case data of 200 OSA patients who received surgical intervention and underwent low-calorie diet and exercise to lose weight after operation were retrospectively analyzed. The data of efficacy, polysomnography (PSG), Calgary Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI), Epworth Somnolence Scale (ESS), and snoring score (SS) before and after operation were analyzed between the loss weight group (LG) and constant weight group (CG). Following the identification of predictors of treatment efficacy by univariate analysis and Logistic regression modeling, a nomogram was developed and validated for performance evaluation. RESULTS: Compared to CG, the overall effectiveness (91.67% v.s. 67.97%, P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Restless Legs Syndrome Research
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Publication details
- Journal / source
- American Journal of Translational Research
- Publisher
- e-Century Publishing Corporation
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 691–704
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN