Clinical Radiographic Predictors of Response to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Authors

Clara H. Lee · Cornell University

Everett G. Seay · University of Pennsylvania

James W. Reese · Associated Radiologists

Xin Wu · Emory University

Richard J. Schwab · University of Pennsylvania

Brendan T Keenan · University of Pennsylvania

Raj C. Dedhia ·

Abstract

Patient-specific anatomic factors, specifically soft palate thickness, may help identify optimal candidates for hypoglossal nerve stimulation. A larger, prospective study including both anatomic and physiologic variables is required to validate these findings.

Topics & Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Voice and Speech Disorders Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Otolaryngology

Volume 164, Issue 5, pp. 1122-1127

DOI: 10.1177/0194599820963141

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