Functional imaging using computational fluid dynamics to assess effect of stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve on upper airway morphology: A pilot study

J. De Backer, W. Vos, Q. Ni, O. Vanderveken, P. Parizel, P. Van De Heyning, W. De Backer (Kontich, Edegem, Belgium; Maple Grove, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Physiology and cardiometabolic comorbidities in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Physiology and cardiometabolic comorbidities in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1423

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