New Research on Restore Medical Pillar Procedure to Be Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Annual Meeting.ST. PAUL, Minn. -- First Palatal pal·a·tal adj. Palatine. palatal (pal´  t Implant for the Treatment of
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)A potentially life-threatening condition characterized by episodes of breathing cessation during sleep alternating with snoring or disordered breathing. Featured Restore Medical, a leading provider of medical technologies to address sleep-disordered breathing, today announced that a series of presentations are being conducted at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF AAO-HNSF American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation ) annual meeting demonstrating the benefits of Restore Medical's Pillar (R) Procedure - an innovative implant technology for the treatment of sleep apnea sleep apnea, episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway during sleep; the person wakes just enough to take a gasping breath. and snoring snoring, rough, vibratory sounds made in breathing during sleep or coma. The noisy breathing is the result of an open mouth and a relaxation of the palate; it is frequently induced by lying on one's back. . When compared to existing palatal treatment options, The Pillar Procedure offers: --A less invasive, fully-reversible, treatment approach with satisfaction ratings equivalent or better than surgical treatment options --Low complication rates - less than one percent --Less recovery time, with fewer follow up visits --Low, overall treatment costs Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is a large convention center on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by architects I. M. Pei and partners. The revolutionary space frame structure was built in 1986 and named for New York Senator Jacob K. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on September 19-22, 2004, the AAO-HNSF annual meeting offers otolaryngologists and other health professionals a series of educational experiences designed to broaden and enrich their understanding of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery approaches and treatments. During the conference attendees will be able to attend the following sessions featuring Restore Medical's Pillar Procedure:
Palatal Implants for the Treatment of Snoring: Long-Term Results.
A presentation given by Dr. Stale Nordgard. This Sunday Scientific
Session will present the findings of a clinical study which
evaluated the safety and long-term effectiveness of the Pillar
Procedure. September 19, 2004, 10:46 a.m. to 10:54 a.m.
Comprehensive Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 2004 Update.
Authored by Drs. Michael Friedman, Tucker Woodson and Hani
Ibrahim. The course will present comprehensive management
approaches for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including
diagnosis and non-surgical and surgical treatment. It will
also stress techniques to expand the otolaryngology practice
by increasing physician and patient awareness of OSA symptoms.
The course will present a variety of surgical techniques for
treatment of OSA and snoring. September 21, 2004, 12:30 p.m.
to 2:45 p.m.
Patient Selection and Efficacy of the Pillar Implant Technique for
Snoring and OSAHS. Authored by Drs. Michael Friedman (presenter),
Darius Blinznikas and Ramakrishnan Vidyasagar. The study will
demonstrate the efficacy of the Pillar Procedure alone and in
combination with adjunctive procedures in decreasing snoring
levels and treating obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
(OSAHS). September 21, 2004, 9:36 a.m. to 9:44 a.m.
POSTER RESEARCH
Soft Palate Implants: A New Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Authored by Drs. Regina Walker (presenter), Howard Levine, David
Terris, Martin Hopp and David Greene. The poster will convey the
finding of a pilot study that examines the safety and efficacy of
the placement of Pillar implants in the soft palate of adult
patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA. September 20-21,
2004.
The Pillar Palatal Implant System: First Results in OSA Patients.
Authored by Drs. Gerhard Hein (presenter), Thomas Verse, Boris
Stuck, Ulrich Goessler, Karl Hoermann and Joachim Maurer. Having
shown the efficacy in the treatment of primary snoring, the poster
will convey the findings of a study aimed to assess the
effectiveness of the Pillar Procedure to treat mild to moderate
OSA. September 20-21, 2004
Additional sessions featuring the Pillar Procedure include:
Long-Term Results of the Pillar Palatal Implant System for Primary
Snoring, September 19, 2004, 11:30 a.m. to 11:38 a.m.
Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Snoring, September
20, 2004, 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Complications of Snoring Surgery: How to Recognize, Avoid and
Treat, September 21, 2004, 9:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
To learn more about the Pillar Procedure, or to find an ear, nose and throat surgeon (ENT ENT ears, nose, and throat (otorhinolaryngology). ENT abbr. ear, nose, and throat ENT ear, nose and throat. ENT Ears, nose & throat; formally, otorhinolaryngology ) in your area, visit www.restoremedical.com. About the Pillar Procedure The Pillar Procedure is a minimally-invasive, first-line treatment option for sleep apnea and snoring. The procedure places three inserts in the patient's soft palate soft palate n. The movable fold, consisting of muscular fibers enclosed in mucous membrane, that is suspended from the rear of the hard palate and closes off the nasal cavity from the oral cavity during swallowing or sucking. , causing the palate to stiffen stiff·en tr. & intr.v. stiff·ened, stiff·en·ing, stiff·ens To make or become stiff or stiffer. stiff . The stiffening helps to prevent or lessen blockages of the airway - effectively treating sleep apnea and substantially reducing the severity of snoring in most individuals. Pillar inserts are 18mm in length and made from a woven soft polyester material that has been used for many years in implantable medical products. The Pillar Procedure is conducted in a single, short, in-office setting using local anesthetic local anesthetic n. An agent that, when applied directly to mucous membranes or when injected about the nerves, produces loss of sensation by inhibiting nerve excitation or conduction. and is completely reversible. Most patients report that the procedure is virtually painless and that they are able to resume normal activities and diet the same day. About Restore Medical Restore Medical, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. based in St. Paul, Minn., develops and markets innovative devices designed to treat upper airway up·per airway n. The portion of the respiratory tract that extends from the nostrils or mouth through the larynx. disorders, such as sleep apnea and snoring. Restore Medical manufactures the Pillar system in its on-site, state-of-the-art Class 100,000 Clean Room. The company is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified and utilizes an intranet based quality and product development system. For more information about the Pillar system and physicians who offer the treatment, visit the company's Web site at www.restoremedical.com. |
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