作为电刺激治疗OSAS需每晚睡眠时进行，但使用方便，适用于舌后气道狭窄和阻塞的OSAS患者，在综合性治疗OSAS中，电刺激治疗有一定应用价值。但对于颏下区皮肤软组织肥厚或胡须多的患者为便于电极固定选择下颌角内侧的刺激点更为合理。如能发展为以口鼻气流变化、鼾声为信号，反馈自动调节控制电刺激时机及强度，预想更能被OSAS患者接受。
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收稿日期：1999-05-16
