hrp0098p1-238 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity 4 | ESPE2024

Predictive Value of Impulse Oscillometry and Hepatic Fat Content for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Obese Children and Adolescents

Öztürk Sercan , Oğan Akyıldız Utku , Gök Mustafa , Eryılmaz Aylin , Erge Duygu , Ünüvar Tolga , Deveci Sevim Reyhan , Güneş Sebla , Anık Ahmet

Objective: This study aims to assess the potential predictive value of impulse oscillometry (IOS) and hepatic fat content as an alternative diagnostic tools to polysomnography (PSG) for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in obese children and adolescents.Method: The study included obese children with a body mass index (BMI) above the 95th percentile. OSAS was assessed via PSG in obese children. Hypopnea was defined ...