ABSTRACT
Introduction Owing to the multiple etiologies of sleeprelated breathing disorders (SRBDs) e.g. obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with numerous different parameters influencing upper airway collapse,1-3 it appears highly unlikely that every patient is a suitable candidate for all treatment options. Unlike medical treatment options, which may be implemented as therapeutic trials generally without significant risk of morbidity and mortality, the potential risks of surgery require a greater degree of certainty of success before proceeding.
