Understanding the words 'Success' and 'Cure' in sleep apnoea surgery is frighteningly difficult as there are 9 different definitions for these terms. In this video I explain what is meant by a 'successful' operation or 'curing' someone of sleep apnoea with surgery. I want to reduce the confusion about these terms and I hope you find this video useful if you are thinking about surgery for sleep apnoea. This video is all about Maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) surgery for sleep apnoea.

Article I reference in this video: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26606...

The image I used this video was from Souresh Zaghi's website - I gained his approval beforehand. https://www.zaghimd.com/surgical-options

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** Disclaimer - The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. **

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:12 Improvement rate
3:48 Sher Criteria
6:25 Off CPAP rate
7:21 As good as CPAP rate
9:06 Sleep apnoea cure rate
11:03 UARS - upper airway resistance syndrome
12:22 'Cured' rate
14:37 Complications and risks of MMA surgery
17:59 Conclusion