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Overview
Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI) is not used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, but can be used to identify anatomical structures that may cause the sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea MRI
- Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI) is not used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea. However, it can be used to identify anatomical structures that may cause the sleep apnea such as adenoids and tonsils blocking the airways and a large soft palate.[1]
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.