Videoendoscopy utilizing flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy and Scion Image software is reliable, minimally invasive, and useful as an office procedure in evaluating the multilevel obstruction of upper airway in OSA patients. The retropalatal region has more severe obstruction compared with retroglossal region either in erect or supine position.
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