Body Mass Index and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · 2025 · PMC12612689 · PMID 41246126

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a nonsignificant trendno p-value reported

Conclusion Elevated BMI was associated with a nonsignificant trend toward lower HGNS surgical success, but outcomes were broadly consistent across studies.

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

While this reflects a trend toward reduced odds of success in the higher BMI group, the finding did not reach statistical significance, as the CI includes one.

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