Referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea for surgical consultation: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline

This guideline establishes clinical practice recommendations for referring adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for surgical consultation.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) commissioned a task force of experts in sleep medicine, otolaryngology, and bariatric surgery to develop recommendations and assign strengths based on a systematic review of the literature and an assessment of the evidence using the GRADE process. The task force evaluated the relevant literature and the quality of evidence, the balance of benefits and harms, patient values and preferences, and resource use considerations that support the recommendations. The AASM Board of Directors approved the final recommendations.