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The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in patients with acromegaly and the changes post-treatment.

Sleep apnea in acromegaly

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The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in patients with acromegaly and the changes post-treatment.
42 acromegaly patients were included from Bezmialem Vakif University Endocrinology Department.
Demographic data, body measurements, and hormonal levels were recorded.
Night polysomnography was performed and treatment was initiated for 22 patients.
Control polysomnography was conducted 6 months after treatment for 14 patients.
52% of all cases presented with sleep apnea syndrome.
71% of out-of-control patients experienced sleep apnea compared to 35% of under-control patients.
RDI was significantly lower in follow-up polysomnography (p:0.015).
Limited cases achieved complete recovery from sleep apnea after treatment.

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Investigates sleep apnea prevalence in acromegaly patients and reveals implications for treatment effectiveness.

Akkoyunlu et al. (2013) studied this question.

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