Sonographic Anatomy and Imaging of the Extracranial Component of the Hypoglossal Nerve (CNXII)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.70010
Abstract: The hypoglossal nerve (HN) provides motor innervation to tongue muscles responsible for tongue movement, speech, mastication, swallowing, respiratory functions and management of oral secretions. Injury, compression, entrapment or lesions of the HN at any point… read more here.
Keywords: hypoglossal nerve; anatomy; sonographic anatomy; anatomy imaging ... See more keywords
Body Mass Index and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.70305
Abstract: This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated how body mass index (BMI) influences surgical outcomes of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), specifically comparing patients with BMI ≥ 32 kg/m2 to those with BMI read more here.
Keywords: body mass; meta analysis; hypoglossal nerve; systematic review ... See more keywords
[Stimulation for sleep apnea : Targeting the hypoglossal nerve in the treatment of patients with OSA].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00106-018-0534-1
Abstract: Standard treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is nightly application of positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP). However, adherence to CPAP is limited due to side effects and complications, and patients are frequently untreated or undertreated.… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation; patients osa; treatment; hypoglossal nerve ... See more keywords
Carotid petrous segment aneurysm presenting as hypoglossal nerve palsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00234-020-02568-9
Abstract: Aneurysm in the petrous segment of the internal carotid artery is extremely rare, and symptoms are usually derived from compression of neighbor structures such as nerve palsies. Clinical symptoms can be nonspecific and imaging findings… read more here.
Keywords: presenting hypoglossal; nerve palsy; hypoglossal nerve;
Neurostimulation Treatment of OSA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2018.08.1070
Abstract: &NA; Over the past 30 years, hypoglossal nerve stimulation has moved through a development pathway to become a viable treatment modality for patients with OSA. Initial pilot studies in animals and humans laid the conceptual… read more here.
Keywords: neurostimulation treatment; stimulation; treatment; hypoglossal nerve ... See more keywords
Addressing the Tone and Synchrony Issue During Sleep: Pacing the Hypoglossal Nerve.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2018.10.010
Abstract: Upper airway stimulation is a novel therapy for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea who are incompliant toward continuous positive airway pressure therapy. Evidence supporting the effectiveness of this therapy with regard to the treatment… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; hypoglossal nerve; tone synchrony; addressing tone ... See more keywords
Hypoglossal Nerve (Cranial Nerve XII) Stimulation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2019.09.010
Abstract: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a novel strategy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Its anatomy allows for easy surgical access, and its function as a motor nerve allows for tolerable neurostimulation. It has… read more here.
Keywords: hypoglossal; cranial nerve; stimulation; hypoglossal nerve ... See more keywords
Intraoperative Hypoglossal Nerve Mapping During Carotid Endarterectomy: Technical Note.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.123
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hypoglossal nerve deficit is a possible complication caused by carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The accidental injury of the hypoglossal nerve during surgery is one of the major reasons for permanent hypoglossal nerve palsy. In this… read more here.
Keywords: carotid artery; hypoglossal nerve; carotid endarterectomy; nerve ... See more keywords
Hypoglossal nerve schwannoma. A case report and literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hypoglossal schwannomas are rare, benign intracranial neoplasms; they represent 5% of all non-vestibular schwannomas. CLINICAL CASE A 22-year-old male patient who presented 4 months prior to admission with left sided hearing loss, an increase… read more here.
Keywords: hypoglossal; nerve schwannoma; case; hypoglossal nerve ... See more keywords
Current Diagnostics and management of submandibular space schwannoma: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2025.2486611
Abstract: Abstract Background Submandibular space schwannomas (SSS) are rare tumors originating from the neural sheath in the submandibular region with varied prognoses Objective The primary objective was to evaluate the current diagnostic and management outcomes of… read more here.
Keywords: hypoglossal nerve; review; sss; submandibular space ... See more keywords
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in the Active Duty Population: Military Readiness and Satisfaction.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad069
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Because inadequate sleep impairs mission performance, the U.S. Army regards sleep as a core pillar of soldier readiness. There is an increasing incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among active duty (AD) service members,… read more here.
Keywords: readiness; service; nerve stimulator; hnsi ... See more keywords