Systems and methods to treat upper pharyngeal airway of obstructive sleep apnea patients

作者: David C. Lindh , An-Amin Jason Sung , Robert A. Rousseau

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摘要: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may be caused by a collapse of the pharyngeal wall as result increasing negative airway pressure. This invention is directed to systems and methods resist minimally invasive upper surgery.

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