Table 4.
Incidence of OSA according to the treatment strategy (surgical/not surgical). RT: Radiotherapy; CT: Chemotherapy; n: number; AHI: Apnoea–Hypopnoea Index; OSA: Obstructive sleep apnoea.
| Study | Patients (n) | OSA Incidence (AHI > 5) | Surgery ± RT/CT | OSA Incidence (Surgery) | RT/CT | OSA Incidence RT/CT | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loth et al. 2017 [11] | 51 | 25.49% | 10 | 30% | 41 | 24.39% | No difference between RT/CT and surgery |
| Qian et al. 2010 [24] | 24 | 59.78% | 15 | AHI >15 in 73% | 9 | AHI >15 in 33.3% | OSA more frequent in patient treated with surgery |