Table II.
Patient distribution considering sites of partial (greater than 50%) obstruction and AHI and BMI.
| Partial retro palatal collapse | Partial retro lingual collapse | Partial oro-hypopharyngeal lateral wall collapse | Partial laryngeal collapse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All patients (n = 138) | 34 (24.63%) | 48 (34.78%) | 52 (37.68%) | 36 (26.08%) |
| AHI < 30 (n = 72 ) | 22 (30.55%) | 32 (44.44%) | 32 (44.44%) | 18 (25%) |
| AHI > 30 (n = 66) | 10 (15.15%) | 14 (21.21%) | 22 (32.33%) | 18 (27.27%) |
| BMI < 30 (n = 108) | 26 (24.07%) | 44 (40.74%) | 48 (44.44%) | 28 (25.92%) |
| BMI > 30 (n = 30) | 6 (20%) | 4 (13.33%) | 6 (20%) | 8 (26.66%) |