Velopharyngeal surgery is a validated treatment option for OSA patients diagnosed with retro-velar and oropharyngeal collapse.
Apnea and Sleepiness During the Day Are Linked with Dizziness in the Elderly
Daytime somnolence and sleep apnea are associated with dizziness in the elderly. New study shows that these conditions have an independent link to dizziness apart from the many overlapping comorbidities that are often seen in an older population
Extruded Hardware Lead in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Device Successfully Reimplanted Without Explantation
In the absence of infection, lead wire exposure from hypoglossal nerve stimulation implantation can be treated with urgent surgery to reimplant the lead and salvage the device.
COSM 2023 Sessions: A Review of Otolaryngology Topics
In April 2023, we listed a variety of topics at the 2023 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston that had piqued the interest of ENTtoday’s physician editor Robin W. Lindsay, MD. This time, we’ve taken a closer look and highlighted some of the topics chosen.
Marketplace News: May 2023
Philips Respironics has recalled a second set of CPAP/BiPAP machines, identified as a Class I recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The 1,088 recalled DreamStation1 units, distributed between […]
Early Birds Have More Success with Using CPAP for Longer Periods
Recent research shows that a person’s chronotype can influence a patient’s reaction to and use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Adding Enhanced Measurements to Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Aids in Distinguishing Central from Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients
Central sleep apnea can be easily mistaken for obstructive sleep apnea; enhancing during drug-induced sleep endoscopy with additional measurements enables sleep surgeons to correlate physiologic and anatomic assessment to distinguish between the two apneas.
Ansa Cervicalis Stimulation a Viable Ancillary Treatment for Some Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ansa Cervicalis Stimulation could become a viable ancillary respiratory neurostimulation (RNS) strategy for patients with insufficient responses to hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS).
New Developments Regarding Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
At least two new hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) devices are being evaluated in clinical trials, and more are in development.
No Persistent Postoperative Swallowing Dysfunction Following Pharyngeal Surgery in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pharyngeal upper airway surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) resulted in no significant, persistent adverse change in swallowing function.
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