Managing wound complications in hypoglossal nerve stimulation: Prevention strategies and criteria for avoiding device explantation
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, yet its invasive nature raises concerns about wound complications. This case series examines three distinct postoperative scenarios: (1) early infection in a patient with poor glycemic control and inadequate self-care,...
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| Main Authors: | Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Martha Lucía Gutiérrez Pérez, Patrícia S. Cé, Thomaz Fleury Curado |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214541925000136 |
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