Two‐incision approach for hypoglossal nerve stimulator placement: a single institution assessment
ES Sagalow, J Rodin, L Estephan, J Jackson… - The …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Objective (s) Upper airway stimulator (UAS) placement is a treatment for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) with few complications and low morbidity. UAS placement has traditionally …
apnea (OSA) with few complications and low morbidity. UAS placement has traditionally …
A noninferiority analysis of 3-vs 2-incision techniques for hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
DT Kent, EG Chio, JS Weiner… - … –Head and Neck …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The only hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) device available for US clinical use
is implanted through 3 incisions. A recently proposed 2-incision modification moved the …
is implanted through 3 incisions. A recently proposed 2-incision modification moved the …
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy
P Arens, T Hänsel, Y Wang - Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of …, 2022 - Springer
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) has been shown to be a safe alternative in the
treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A recent meta-analysis of …
treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A recent meta-analysis of …
Neurostimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
MV Suurna, M Klasner - Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2024 - europepmc.org
Neurostimulation of hypoglossal nerve has emerged as an effective treatment option of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Since FDA approval in 2014, therapy has been widely used …
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Since FDA approval in 2014, therapy has been widely used …
Mitigating infection risk in upper airway stimulation
NS Ali, TH Fitzpatrick Iv, AS Islam… - Annals of Otology …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This study aims to define the incidence of infection with upper airway stimulation
(UAS) devices requiring explantation in a single academic center and identify factors that …
(UAS) devices requiring explantation in a single academic center and identify factors that …
Respiratory Sensing Lead Malfunction in Upper Airway Stimulation: A Single Institution Report
AS Islam, G Pingree, A Chafin… - The …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Upper airway stimulation (UAS) is an effective treatment for patients with
obstructive sleep apnea. The device consists of a stimulating electrode, an internal pulse …
obstructive sleep apnea. The device consists of a stimulating electrode, an internal pulse …
Efficacy of expansion pharyngoplasty and hypoglossal nerve stimulation in treating sleep apnea
MS Weidenbecher, JW Vargo, JC Carter - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective We investigated whether a palatal conversion procedure combined with a second-
stage hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS) insertion can be beneficial for those patients …
stage hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS) insertion can be beneficial for those patients …
Defining the Shape of the Mylohyoid Muscle: A Morphometric Imaging Study
LC Magaña, BF Branstetter IV, RJ Soose - The Laryngoscope, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy is an evolving
therapeutic alternative for patients with refractory obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The …
therapeutic alternative for patients with refractory obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The …
Novel outcome analysis tool for hypoglossal nerve stimulator sensor lead function and comparison by incision type (2 versus 3)
MZ Saltagi, K Powell, AK Saltagi, S Stahl… - The …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective No reported outcome measures have been established to evaluate sensor lead
function in the hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS). This study describes the development of …
function in the hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS). This study describes the development of …
Pneumothorax during upper airway stimulation: Does experience make a difference?
R Nord, JP DeShazo, T Grenda, C Gonsalves… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives Upper airway stimulation is a treatment option for select patients with obstructive
sleep apnea. Pneumothorax may occur with UAS implantation during placement of the …
sleep apnea. Pneumothorax may occur with UAS implantation during placement of the …