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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

Computed tomography (CT) is not used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, but can help visualize an abnormal airway structure.

Sleep Apnea CT[1]

Computed tomography (CT) is not used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, but can help visualize an abnormal airway structure.

References

  1. Haponik EF, Smith PL, Bohlman ME, Allen RP, Goldman SM, Bleecker ER (1983). "Computerized tomography in obstructive sleep apnea. Correlation of airway size with physiology during sleep and wakefulness". Am Rev Respir Dis. 127 (2): 221–6. PMID 6830039.

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