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Title:

Cross motor innervation of the hypoglossal nerve-a pilot study of predictors for successful opening of the soft palate.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Heiser, Clemens; Vanderveken, Olivier M; Edenharter, Günther M; Hofauer, Benedikt
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Selective hypoglossal nerve stimulation has proven to be a successful treatment option in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate if there is a cross-innervation of the hypoglossal nerve in humans and if patients with this phenotype show a different response to hypoglossal nerve stimulation compared to those with ipsilateral-only innervation METHODS: Nineteen patients who previously received a selective hypoglossal nerve stimulation system (...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Sleep Breath
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
25
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
425-431
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s11325-020-02112-2
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32488573
Print-ISSN:
1520-9512
TUM Institution:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik; Klinik für Anästhesiologie (DHM)
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