! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Rescue Surgery After Multiple Multilevel Procedures for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Rescue Surgery After Multiple Multilevel Procedures for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Aug 19th 2015, 02:02, by Madeleine Strohl, Kingman Strohl, J. Martin Palomo, Diana Ponsky Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is a new procedure offered for the treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that has been shown to decrease the severity and symptoms of OSA in select patients. We report on a case of a patient with persistent symptoms and findings of OSA despite a history of multiple multilevel procedures, including an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) with revision, a genioglossus advancement, and a maxillomandibular advancement. The patient then underwent HNS with significant improvement of his symptoms and severity.

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