Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
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Authors
Peter Eastwood
Peter Eastwood•Maree Barnes•David Hillman
Published
October 31, 2011
Abstract
Background:Reduced upper airway muscle activity during sleep is fundamental to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) pathogenesis. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) counteracts this problem, with potential to reduce OSA severity.
