Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: How “inspired” should we be? S6-Ep2

A surgeon and a sleep specialist discuss the reality of this widely advertised procedure. 00:38 Introduction to this topic. Introducing Dr. Michael Olson with Dr. Mithri Junna 01:19 Will the procedure be paid for by insurance if patient has not had a trial of CPAP... 04:04 What are the current limitations on AHI and BMI to qualify for the procedure? 04:44 Is it approved for children? 05:31 Drug induced sleep endoscopy 08:04 What is done during surgery to implant the inspire device, how long does it take? 11:24 What happens after patient has recovered from the surgery 16:17 When the device is turned on how many patients say, "This is terrible..." 17:44 How do you explain the probability of success to the patient? 22:40 What are the long term potential complications? 24:14 Are patient's generally satisfied? From Mayo Clinic to your inbox, sign-up for free: https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook:   / mayoclinic   Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram:   / mayoclinic   Follow Mayo Clinic on X, formerly Twitter: https://x.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic