Health Dictionary
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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery
Surgery
In patients whose symptoms are highly disabling but are unable to tolerate CPAP or BIPAP, ventilation through a tracheostomy (opening in the windpipe) is sometimes required.
References
References
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