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Table 3 Sleep study results, shown as median (range). All palatal plates considered (12× TPP, 1× Palatal Plate with stimulation knob). Abbreviations: MOA(H)I, mixed-obstructive apnea (hypopnea) index; DI80, desaturation index to 80% pulse oximeter saturation

From: Less invasive treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children with syndromic craniosynostosis

Parameter

Baseline sleep study

Sleep study with palatal plate

p-value

MOA(H)I

14.6 (0.0–50.7)

0.9 (0.0–3.5)

P = 0.002

DI80

1.0 (0.0–10)

0 (0.0–1.5)

p < 0.05