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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator

Russel Kahmke, MD1; Adam Honeybrook, MBBS1; Clayton Wyland2; C. Scott Brown, MD1
1 Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center
2 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

1. Electrode Placement

2. External Anatomy

3. Hypoglossal Nerve Exposure and Identification

  1. Identify Anterior Border of Submandibular Gland
  2. Isolate Anterior Belly of the Digastric Muscle
  3. Identify Posterior Aspect of the Mylohyoid Muscle
  4. Control Ranine Vein

4. Hypoglossal Nerve Branch Identification

5. Coupling of Inclusion Nerve Branch

  1. Secure Stimulation Lead

6. Generator Pocket

7. Breathing Sensor Lead

8. Tunnel from Generator to Breathing Sensor Lead

9. Tunnel from Generator to Stimulation Lead

10. Connect Leads to Generator

11. Test System

12. Secure Generator and Check for Hemostasis