Cross motor innervation of the hypoglossal nerve-a pilot study of predictors for successful opening of the soft palate.

CONCLUSION: Cross motor innervation of the hypoglossal nerve occurs in approximately 50% of humans, which is associated with a positive effect on PSG outcomes. Bilateral stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve may be a solution for non-responding patients with pronounced collapse at the soft palate during drug-induced sleep endoscopy. PMID: 32488573 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32488573?dopt=Abstract

Source: Sleep and Breathing - June 1, 2020 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Heiser C, Vanderveken OM, Edenharter GM, Hofauer B Tags: Sleep Breath Source Type: research