| Literature DB >> 3259023 |
H Miki1, W Hida, H Inoue, T Takishima.
Abstract
Loss of upper airway muscle tone during sleep has been thought to be responsible for obstructive apnea episodes. To examine the effect of electrical stimulation of the submental region on sleep apnea episodes, patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome were polysomnographically studied during all-night session with and without stimulation.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3259023 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.154.91
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tohoku J Exp Med ISSN: 0040-8727 Impact factor: 1.848