Sites and sizes of fat deposits around the pharynx in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and weight matched controls

It has been suggested that deposition of fat in the soft tissues surrounding the upper airway may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in obese subjects. We have used magnetic resonance imaging to determine the site(s) and size(s) of fat deposits around the up... View More