Abstract
This report presents a case of worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) post-chemoradiation therapy that improved significantly after placement of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator. The patient was a 66-year-old male, diagnosed with head and neck cancer, who experienced exacerbation of OSA after receiving chemoradiation. A hypoglossal nerve stimulator was placed, with minimal complications. The patient showed a significant improvement in OSA as exhibited by the reduction in apnea–hypopnea index. Hypoglossal nerve stimulator placement appears to be a potential treatment option for induced or worsened OSA, which is a known complication of head and neck cancer treatment. When considering treatment options, upper airway stimulation is indeed a possible method in patients who meet the recommended guideline criteria.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 364-367 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2024 |
Keywords
- Adjuvant chemotherapy
- Head and neck cancer
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Radiotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology