Objective: This study focuses on evaluating the relationship between physical findings, particularly collar size and Body Mass Index (BMI), and polysomnographic parameters in male patients seen at a Sleep Disorders Laboratory, suspected to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).Methods: Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: Academic tertiary private hospital Subjects: Charts of 149 adult male patients referred for polysomnography between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006 were reviewed. Height, weight and external neck circumference measurements were obtained. The data from polysomnography results were noted and correlated with the physical measurements.Results: The mean collar size for the OSA group was 42.03 cm with a mean BMI of 29.14 while the mean collar size for the normal group was 39.05 cm with a mean BMI of 25.36. A significant difference was noted in both the collar size and body mass index (BMI) between the OSA group and the normal group (p
Human ; Male ; Adult ; X

Objective: To present a case of tongue reconstruction using radial forearm free flap.Methods: Design: Case report Setting: Tertiary government hospital Patient: OneResults: A 52-year-old female with a T3N2cM0 Stage IVa right tongue carcinoma underwent tracheotomy, right hemiglossectomy with modified radical neck dissection type III and extended supraomohyoid neck dissection on the left with radial forearm free flap reconstruction. After 1 month, the radial forearm free flap reconstruction in the tongue had acceptable appearance and good tongue mobility with intelligible speech. The patient did not complain about theappearance and function of the left forearm.Conclusion: The radial forearm free flap is a viable reconstructive option for tongue defectsespecially where a thin, pliable flap is needed. There is acceptable form and functional restoration with minimal donor site morbidity.
Human ; Female ; Middle Aged ; X