2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293907
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Tissue properties and respiratory kinematics of the tongue base and soft palate in the obese OSA minipig

Daniel F. Leotta,
Daniel Ly,
Bishoy Galil
et al.

Abstract: Obesity is a common finding and a major pathogenetic factor in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. To understand the mechanisms behind this, the present study investigated the tissue properties and respiratory kinematics of the tongue base and soft palate in the obese OSA minipig model. In 4 verified obese/OSA and 3 non-obese/non-OSA control minipigs, MRI fat-weighted images, ultrasound elastography (USE), and sleep video-fluoroscopy (SVF) were performed to quantify the fat composition, tissue stiffness, … Show more

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