Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics in Streamlined and Traditional Groups for Patients With Pre‐ and Postoperative Sleep Studies
| Streamlined (n = 10) | Nonstreamlined (n = 32) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean, SD) | 58.4 (10.8) | 64.3 (10.4) | .126 |
| Sex | 1.000 | ||
| Male | 7 (70.0%) | 24 (75.0%) | |
| Female | 3 (30.0%) | 8 (25.0%) | |
| BMI (mean, SD) | 26.9 (4.2) | 29.7 (3.3) | .037 |
| Preoperative AHI (mean, SD) | 37.5 (16.7) | 38.4 (15.8) | .873 |
| Preoperative O2 nadir (mean SD) | 82.0 (7.1) | 78.6 (7.7) | .249 |
| Preoperative ESS (mean, SD) | 8.4 (5.6) | 8.2 (6.0) | .910 |
| Type of most recent sleep study | 1.000 | ||
| Home sleep apnea test | 5 (50%) | 16 (50%) | |
| Titration polysomnogram | 4 (40%) | 12 (37.5%) | |
| Nontitration polysomnogram | 1 (10%) | 4 (12.5%) | |
| Days from HGNS implantation to most recent sleep study (mean, SD) | 264.2 (192.5) | 473.4 (467.0) | .178 |
| Days from HGNS implantation to most recent ESS score (mean, SD) | 382.0 (236.7) | 635.2 (556.1) | .199 |
Abbreviations: AHI, apnea‐hypopnea index; BMI, body mass index; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale; HGNS, hypoglossal nerve stimulator.