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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is an increasingly widespread OSA treatment. ... also patients suffering from mild OSA could potentially benefit from HNS,31 while some issues related to the invasiveness of the implanted device and the related patient discomfort should be taken into account to avoid patients' overtreatment. Moreover, HNS ...
Surgical options are invasive, not appropriate for severe OSA, and associated with pain and long healing time. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), or upper airway stimulation (UAS), is a novel therapy in treating moderate and severe degrees of OSA in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.
12 Δεκ 2021 · Implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) has emerged as an effective treatment to increase the patency of the upper airway during sleep for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are intolerant to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
25 Ιουλ 2024 · This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 clinical trials investigates the efficacy and safety of different hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) devices for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), who were intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Recovery After Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Surgery. If you are sore after the procedure, over-the-counter pain relievers can help. Call the doctor if you experience: Fever; Pain that is not controlled by over-the-counter medication; Redness or swelling at the incisions; Bleeding; Shortness of breath
1. Introduction. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a multifaceted disorder characterized by repeated upper-airway collapse during sleep, leading to intermittent hypoxia and frequent awakenings.
Understanding causes of adverse events and their impact on patients undergoing stimulator implantation will help improve patient preparation and surgical practices to avoid future complications.
