The aim of this International Symposium is to deal with unilateral and bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The first important step is to identify the right patient. Who is the perfect candidate for HNS? Different techniques, different selection criteria’s? Endotyping OSA patients will help in the future to predict responders to therapy. Since bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation is available since 2018 different implant techniques and surgical approaches have been proposed. The correct selection of the hypoglossal nerve fibers for cuff placement is important for surgical outcome. What needs to be considered for the different surgical approaches? Furthermore, this lecture gives trouble shooting on the major surgical problems, post-op complications and tips for therapy optimization.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: https://academyu.entnet.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=10926687
- Start Date: 2022-10-12 05:00:00
- End Date: 2022-10-12 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Sleep Medicine