Electrical stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
Authors:
- Eric J. KezirianEKEric J. Kezirian
- An BoudewynsABAn Boudewyns
- David W. EiseleDEDavid W. Eisele
- Alan R. SchwartzASAlan R. Schwartz
- Philip L. SmithPSPhilip L. Smith
- Paul H. Van de HeyningPHPaul H. Van de Heyning
- Wilfried A. De BackerWBWilfried A. De Backer
- 1 October 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Elsevier in Sleep Medicine Reviews
- Vol. 14 (5) , 299-305
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