Pediatric hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation with postoperative assessment using home sleep apnea testing

Research trial data suggests hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome. We present a 13-year-old patient with Down syndrome and OSA successfully treated with HNS as part of routine care. HNS efficacy assessment with...

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Main Authors: Hannah G. Kay, David T. Kent, James D. Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Otolaryngology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548821000333