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Comparison of preoperative and postoperative outcomes for TOTS.
| Variables | Preoperative | Postoperative | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | 11.4 ± 3.2 | 5.7 ± 1.6 | 0.0006 |
| AHI (event/H) | 42.2 ± 21.8 | 19.5 ± 16.2 | <0.001 |
| Mini-SAT (%) | 77.1 ± 12.2 | 81.7 ± 8.1 | 0.026 |
| SI (event/H) | 207 ± 141 | 101 ± 91 | 0.03 |
Abbreviations: TOTS, transoral tongue suspension; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale; AHI, apnea-hypopnea index; Mini-SAT, minimal O2 saturation; SI: snore index.
