Hypoglossal nerve stimulation with Inspire: An operative technique.

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic medical condition with a significant prevalence in Japan, estimated to be up to 22.3 % of the male working age population with moderate to severe OSA. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is now an established surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Quality of life in obese patients after thyroidectomy for goiter.

Background: Compressive symptoms are common in thyroid disease. Many studies have focused on the size of the gland and its effects on patients. However, few have taken into account the body mass of the patient.