Tongue motion variability with changes of upper airway stimulation electrode configuration and effects on treatment outcomes

ConclusionsUAS is highly effective for OSA treatment in selected patients with an apnea‐hypopnea index between 15 and 65 events per hour and higher body mass index. Attention should be given to patients with shifting tongue movement in response to change of electrode configuration. The intraoperative cuff placement should be reassessed when tongue movement shifting is observed. Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 2017 (Source: The Laryngoscope)

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