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Ultrasound Guidance for Implantation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in a Breast Implant Patient
Author(s) -
Jonas Rachel,
BradfordBell Elizabeth,
Sebelik Merry,
Dedhia Raj C.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.27511
Subject(s) - medicine , hypoglossal nerve , ultrasound , silicone , obstructive sleep apnea , surgery , implant , nerve stimulator , tongue , radiology , anesthesia , chemistry , organic chemistry , pathology
The hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS) is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in qualified patients. The implantation is typically performed without direct visualization or image guidance. A surgical approach utilizing ultrasound guidance has proved useful for patients with silicone breast implants, which may be at risk of rupture during insertion of the device. This surgical modification expands the population that can benefit from HGNS to now include patients with breast implants. Laryngoscope , 2651–2653, 2018