Upper Airway Stimulation in Female Patients: Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Lateral Approach.
Elliot MorseSonam DodhiaMaria SuurnaPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
A more cosmetic lateral approach is feasible for HNS in female patients and has a similar rate of adverse events and therapy responsiveness. Additional considerations in female patients include the ability to tolerate mammography as well as HNS implantation in the setting of existing breast implants.