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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery CasesHypoglossal nerve stimulation is a proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, yet its invasive nature raises concerns about wound complications. This case series examines three distinct postoperative scenarios: (1) early infection in a patient with ...
Kai-Yuan Hsiao +3 more
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Treatment of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea With a Domestic Implantable Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator: A Case Report. [PDF]
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck SurgABSTRACT Background Implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is an established neuromodulatory therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However, no domestically developed HNS system has been clinically implemented in China to date.
Liu SR +6 more
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Quality and Readability of Websites on Tongue Base Procedures for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. [PDF]
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck SurgABSTRACT Objectives Tongue base obstruction is a cause of persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy in pediatric patients. The internet is the most used tool by patients for gathering healthcare information. This study aims to assess the quality and readability of websites directed to patients regarding tongue base procedures for pediatric ...
Rasmussen NG, Mecham JC, Scheffler P.
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Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy secondary to basilar artery compression: A case report and reviewing of electrodiagnostic evaluation of the hypoglossal nerve [PDF]
, 2023 Introduction: Hypoglossal nerve palsy causes ipsilateral tongue weakness, commonly presenting with dysphagia, dysarthria, or perceived tongue weakness. Vascular compression is a rare cause of isolated hypoglossal nerve palsies. Imaging and serologic labs
Spencer Osbourn +3 more
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Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021 Abstract Objectives Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is an effective treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in positive airway pressure therapy failure. Nonetheless, data regarding the functional effect of modifying stimulation parameters within each electrode configuration are limited.
Armin Steffen +4 more
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, 2023 Objective: To investigate microanatomic organizations of the extratemporal facial nerve and its branches, hypoglossal nerve, sural nerve, and great auricular nerve.
Selcuk Cetin (14643954) +4 more
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Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2017 Extraocular motoneurons resist degeneration in diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The main objective of the present work was to characterize the presence of neurotrophins in extraocular motoneurons and muscles of the adult rat.
Rosendo G. Hernández +5 more
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Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea: a rapid HTA [PDF]
, 2022 Key message Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by frequent interruption in breathing (apnoea) due to the narrowing or closure of the soft pharyngeal tissue while asleep. This is a risk factor for cardiovascular, neurological,
Movik, Espen +2 more
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Non-invasive Ventilation and CPAP Failure in Children and Indications for Invasive Ventilation
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2020 Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) are effective treatments for children with severe sleep disordered breathing (SBD).
Alessandro Amaddeo +10 more
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When Nothing Goes Right: An Unexpected Tongue Deviation in Internal Carotid Artery Dissection
Case Reports in Neurology, 2019 Internal carotid artery dissection is a frequent cause of stroke in young people. The artery dissection and the formation of an intramural hematoma could also cause mass effect on surrounding structures, causing disorders such as cranial nerve palsies ...
Elisa Corazza +4 more
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