Effects of Thyroidectomy on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients Suffering From Goiters
Recruiting
Observational Study
Goiter
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 90
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre · Other
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About This Trial
Literature regarding effects of goiter on the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains scarce. Reports have described cases of OSA in patients suffering from goiters, resolved after thyroidectomy.
It has been recently shown that goiters of a total volume exceeding 25 mL leads to \>30% tracheal compression.
The aims of the present study is to assess 1) the prevalence of OSA in patients…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
°patients planned for thyroidectomy for goiter
Exclusion Criteria:
* previous cervical surgery/radiotherapy
* language barrier
* chest disease known to narrow upper airways
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