Improving outcomes of hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy: current practice, future directions and research gaps. Proceedings of the 2019 International Sleep Surgery Society Research Forum
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Suurna MV, Jacobowitz O, Chang J, Koutsourelakis I, Smith D, Alkan U, D'Agostino M, Boon M, Heiser C, Hoff P, Huntley C, Kent D, Kominsky A, Lewis R, Maurer JT, Ravesloot M, Soose R, Steffen A, Weaver E, Williams AM, Woodson T, Yaremchuk K, and Ishman SL. Improving outcomes of hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy: current practice, future directions and research gaps. Proceedings of the 2019 International Sleep Surgery Society Research Forum. J Clin Sleep Med 2021.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-19-2021
Publication Title
J Clin Sleep Med
Abstract
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) has evolved as a novel and effective therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Despite positive published outcomes of HGNS, there exist uncertainties regarding proper patient selection, surgical technique, and the reporting of outcomes and individual factors that impact therapy effectiveness. According to current guidelines, this therapy is indicated for select patients, and recommendations are based on the Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (STAR) trial. Ongoing research and physician experiences continuously improve methods to optimize the therapy. An understanding of the way in which airway anatomy, OSA phenotypes, individual health status, psychological conditions and comorbid sleep disorders influence the effectiveness of HGNS is essential to improve outcomes and expand therapy indications. This manuscript presents discussions on current evidence, future directions, and research gaps for HGNS therapy from the 10th International Surgical Sleep Society expert research panel.
PubMed ID
34279214
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
