| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10433105 | Journal of Biomechanics | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Abnormal pharyngeal airflow dynamics associated with severe sleep apnea are exposed using LES. ⺠Flow separation, recirculation regions, and large fluctuations in the flow variables are found. ⺠Post-operatively, the flow field instabilities vanished. ⺠Both the airway resistance and wall shear stress values were significantly reduced after surgery. ⺠Such computational technique may be beneficial as post-operative follow-up instrument.
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Authors
Mihai Mihaescu, Goutham Mylavarapu, Ephraim J. Gutmark, Nelson B. Powell,