Improvement in obstructive sleep apnoea features under targeted hypoglossal neurostimulation is independent from body mass index and collar size

D. Rodenstein, B. Mwenge, M. Dury, B. Lengele, P. Rombaux (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session: Obstructive sleep apnoea : physiology, diagnostic tools and technology
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4955
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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