Table 2. Classification of DISE findings

Level Degree of obstruction* Configuration
AP diameter Lat. diameter Contributing structure
Retropalatal 0/1/2 Palate LPW Tonsil
+/– +/– +/–
Retrolingual 0/1/2 Tongue base LPW Epiglottis
+/– +/– +/–
Degree of obstruction has one number of each structure: 0=no obstruction (no vibration), 1=partial obstruction (vibration, 50%–75%), 2=complete obstruction (collapse, >75%).
Dichotomous configuration noted for structures with degree of obstruction greater than 0.
DISE: drug-induced sleep endoscopy, AP: antero-posterior, Lat.: lateral, LPW: lateral pharyngeal wall.