Long-term follow-up of the German post-market study for upper airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea.

Armin SteffenUlrich J SommerJoachim T MaurerNils AbramsBenedikt HofauerClemens Heiser

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2019)

The German multi-center long-term outcomes compare favorably with previously published studies. Respiratory and sleepiness efficacy outcomes were sustained over 2 and 3 years, with a favorable safety profile, supporting the safety and efficacy of a chronic implantable therapy.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
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health insurance
stem cells
randomized controlled trial
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mesenchymal stem cells
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