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Sleep apnea MRI
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI) is not diagnostic of sleep apnea, but can be used to identify anatomical structures that may be associated with the development of sleep apnea.
MRI
MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI) is not diagnostic of sleep apnea, but can be used to identify anatomical structures that may be associated with the development of sleep apnea, such as enlarged adenoids, tonsils, and soft palate that may block the airways.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Arens, Raanan; McDONOUGH, JOSEPH M.; Costarino, Andrew T.; Mahboubi, Soroosh; Tayag-Kier, Catherine E.; Maislin, Greg; Schwab, Richard J.; Pack, Allan I. (2001). “Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Upper Airway Structure of Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome”. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 164 (4): 698–703. doi:10.1164/ajrccm.164.4.2101127. ISSN 1073-449X.
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