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In this review, we summarise clinical assessment, surgical options, discuss potential new treatments, and outline the importance of investigating and addressing the multiple anatomical levels that can contribute to OSA. Research into effectiveness of these procedures is rapidly accumulating, and surgery can be an effective treatment. However, given the myriad of options available and multiple levels of anatomical pathology that can present, it is imperative that correctly selected patients are matched with the most appropriate treatment for the best outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key points<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:list list-type=\"bullet\">\n                      <jats:list-item>\n                        <jats:p>OSA is an increasingly prevalent disorder which has significant systemic effects if left untreated.<\/jats:p>\n                      <\/jats:list-item>\n                      <jats:list-item>\n                        <jats:p>Anatomical abnormalities can be corrected surgically to good effect with a growing and robust evidence base.<\/jats:p>\n                      <\/jats:list-item>\n                      <jats:list-item>\n                        <jats:p>Drug-induced sleep endoscopy is a key tool in the otolaryngologist's armamentarium to 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