Abstract

Because many patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) do not tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mandibular advancement appliances, alternatives are needed. One novel approach is an upper-airway stimulation device, in which an electrode is surgically placed on the hypoglossal nerve: When the nerve is stimulated, the tongue …

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