Differential association of body mass index with hypoglossal nerve stimulation efficacy by pharyngeal collapse pattern in obstructive sleep apnea. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Differential association of body mass index with hypoglossal nerve stimulation efficacy by pharyngeal collapse pattern in obstructive sleep apnea.

Published: 2026 Jan 27

Authors

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Abstract

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an established surgical therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet treatment response is variable and appears to be influenced by both body mass index (BMI) and pattern of upper airway collapse. Whether excess body weight differentially affects HGNS efficacy across pharyngeal collapse patterns remains unclear.

Keywords: Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy, Obstructive, Site of pharyngeal collapse, Sleep Apnea

Source

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

41646679

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