A novel implantable device for a minimally invasive surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: design and preclinical safety assessment

A novel implantable device for a minimally invasive surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: design and preclinical safety assessment

Edward Gillis, Charles Rampersaud, Emmanuelle Pease, Paul Buscemi ReVENT Medical, Inc., Newark, CA, USA Background: In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occlusion of the upper airway by soft tissue causes intermittent hypoxemia and can have serious sequelae. A novel...

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Main Authors: Gillis E, Rampersaud C, Pease E, Buscemi P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016-07-01
Series:Nature and Science of Sleep
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
implantable device
surgical treatment
breathing
sleep
tongue
Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/a-novel-implantable-device-for-a-minimally-invasive-surgical-treatment-peer-reviewed-article-NSS

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