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Title:

Selective upper airway stimulation in older patients.

Document type:
Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study
Author(s):
Zhu, Zhaojun; Hofauer, Benedikt; Wirth, Markus; Hasselbacher, Katrin; Frohnhofen, Helmut; Heiser, Clemens; Steffen, Armin
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Selective stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve has proven to be an effective therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of selective upper airway stimulation (sUAS) in older adults. METHODS: All consecutive patients older than 64 years and who received an implant for sUAS were enrolled. As a control group, an equal number of patients younger than 65 years with matched apnea hypopnea index (AHI) and body-mass-index (BMI)...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Respir Med
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
140
Pages contribution:
77-81
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2018.06.002
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29957285
Print-ISSN:
0954-6111
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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