Table 3.
Comparison of occlusion severity between MM and DISE according to the anatomic levels (DISE group, n = 48)
| Obstruction level | Nasopharyngoscopic study | Mean difference (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM | DISE | |||
| V | 1.58 ± 0.50 | 1.96 ± 0.20 | −0.38 (− 0.52, − 0.23) | < 0.001*** |
| O | 1.19 ± 0.53 | 1.44 ± 0.74 | − 0.25 (− 0.44, − 0.06) | 0.013* |
| T | 0.92 ± 0.54 | 1.54 ± 0.50 | − 0.63 (− 0.83, − 0.42) | < 0.001*** |
| E | 0.09 ± 0.35 | 0.28 ± 0.65 | − 0.19 (− 0.41, − 0.03) | 0.083 |
Data are represented as mean ± standard deviation
Abbreviations: MM Muller’s maneuver, DISE Drug-induced sleep endoscopy,CI Confidence interval), V Velum, O Oropharynx lateral wall, T Tongue base, E Epiglottis
* p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001; statistical analyses were performed using paired t-test