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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Key PointsQuestionCan the hypoglossal nerve stimulator be safely implanted in children with Down syndrome, and is it effective in alleviating nocturnal airway obstruction? FindingsIn this case series of the first 6 children to receive the hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant, stimulation was well tolerated and resulted in a reduction in apnea hypopnea index, as well as improvement in quality of life. MeaningThe hypoglossal nerve stimulator is a potential therapeutic option for adolescents with Down syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnea. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery American Medical Association

 
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
2168-6181
eISSN
2168-619X
DOI
10.1001/jamaoto.2017.1871
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Abstract

Key PointsQuestionCan the hypoglossal nerve stimulator be safely implanted in children with Down syndrome, and is it effective in alleviating nocturnal airway obstruction? FindingsIn this case series of the first 6 children to receive the hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant, stimulation was well tolerated and resulted in a reduction in apnea hypopnea index, as well as improvement in quality of life. MeaningThe hypoglossal nerve stimulator is a potential therapeutic option for adolescents with Down syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Journal

JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jan 2, 2018

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