Literature regarding effects of goiter on the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains scarce. Reports have described cases of OSA in patients suffering from goiters, resolved after thyroidectomy.
It has been recently shown that goiters of a total volume exceeding 25 mL leads to \>30% tracheal compression.
The aims of the present study is to assess 1) the prevalence of OSA in patients suffering from goiters and planned for thyroidectomy 2) the role of thyroidectomy in OSA resolution in patients suffering from pre-operative OSA 3) the identification of predictors for persisting OSA.
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previous cervical surgery/radiotherapy
language barrier
chest disease known to narrow upper airways
patients planned for partial/total thyroidectomy for goiter
Cohort
Prospective
polysomnography
Diagnostic testPatient will be assessed by home Polysomnography(PSG), one night, Pulmonary function tests, including respiratory muscle strength, and comprehensive biological assessment of thyroid function.
the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients suffering from goiters and planned for partial/total thyroidectomy
percentage
OSA resolution after thyroidectomy in patients suffering from pre-operative OSA
percentage
body mass index is increased in patients with persisting OSA after surgery
weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m2
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