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Effect of transsphenoidal surgery on sleep apnoea in acromegaly
Journal Paper/Review - Mar 1, 2007
Sze Lisa, Schmid Christoph, Bloch Konrad E, Bernays René, Brändle Michael
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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.