The Relationship Between Modified Mallampati Score, Müller’s Maneuver and Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Regarding Retrolingual Obstruction

Abstract

A significant discrepancy existed between retrolingual airway collapse evaluated by modified Mallampati score and Müller's maneuver. Modified Mallampati score is more correlated with DISE regarding retrolingual obstruction compared to Müller's maneuver. It should therefore be used as an initial evaluation of retrolingual obstruction when DISE is unavailable.