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Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery. A Prospective Multicentre Trial

Authors: P. Peromaa-Haavisto, H. Tuomilehto, J. Kössi, J. Virtanen, M. Luostarinen, J. Pihlajamäki, P. Käkelä, M. Victorzon

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

Background

Obesity has become one of the greatest public health concerns worldwide and is known to be the most important risk factor for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Prevalence of OSA has increased over the last two decades, but it is estimated that the majority of cases still remain undiagnosed. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of OSA in Finnish bariatric surgery candidates.

Methods

In this prospective multicentre study, standard overnight cardiorespiratory recording was conducted in 197 consecutive patients from three different hospitals. A sleep questionnaire was also administered. Anthropometric and demographic measurements included age, weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist and neck circumference.

Results

Altogether, 71 % of the patients were diagnosed with OSA. The prevalence was higher in males (90 %) than in females (60 %) (p < 0.001). In OSA patients’ group, the mean neck and waist circumference was larger (p < 0.001) and the body weight higher (p < 0.01) than in non-OSA group. When separating patients by gender, a significant difference remained only concerning neck circumference in female patients.

Conclusions

OSA is very common among bariatric surgery patients, especially in men. Considering this and the increased long-term morbidity and mortality generally related to OSA, a routine screening for OSA seems indicated in bariatric patients, particularly men.

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Title: Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery. A Prospective Multicentre Trial
Authors: P. Peromaa-Haavisto
H. Tuomilehto
J. Kössi
J. Virtanen
M. Luostarinen
J. Pihlajamäki
P. Käkelä
M. Victorzon
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-015-1953-7

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Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Among Patients Admitted for Bariatric Surgery. A Prospective Multicentre Trial

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Background

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Results

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