Evaluation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure. This study evaluates demographic factors that may be associated with greater improvements in postoperative outcomes of interest.

Objective

To examine the association of hypoglossal nerve stimulation with obstructive sleep apnea severity, daytime sleepiness, and sleep-related quality of life.

Design, setting, and participants

Patient-level data were pooled from 3 prospective cohorts and 1 retrospective observational cohort comprising 584 adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea unable to tolerate or benefit from continuous positive airway pressure. The data were gathered from the Stimulation Thera

SUBMITTER: Kent DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6764149 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature