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.