Body Mass Index and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Elevated BMI was associated with a nonsignificant trend toward lower HGNS surgical success, but outcomes were broadly consistent across studies. Many patients with BMI ≥ 32 kg/m<sup>2</sup> achieved meaningful objective and subjective improvements, challenging rigid BMI-based eligibility criteria and supporting individualized candidacy assessment.
Authors
- C. Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9021-0381)
- Sandeep Rao
- Benjamin Winters (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7958-320X)
- P. J. Wickwire
- S. R. Kelso
Institutions
- Texas Christian University (US)
- John Peter Smith Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70305
- Primary Topic
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00