Publication

Effect of transsphenoidal surgery on sleep apnoea in acromegaly

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 1, 2007

Units
PubMed
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Citation
Sze L, Schmid C, Bloch K, Bernays R, Brändle M. Effect of transsphenoidal surgery on sleep apnoea in acromegaly. Eur J Endocrinol 2007; 156:321-9.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Eur J Endocrinol 2007; 156
Publication Date
Mar 1, 2007
Issn Print
0804-4643
Pages
321-9
Brief description/objective

Sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS) is common in acromegaly and both diseases are independently associated with hypertension and insulin resistance contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Pituitary surgery remains the principal treatment modality in acromegaly. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of SAS in acromegaly and to analyze the effect of transsphenoidal adenomectomy on SAS and cardiovascular risk factors.