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However, only one study conducted a meta\u2010analysis of the findings, and was based on only three studies. We tried to get a more definite conclusion on the efficacy of the Pillar implant.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Study Design:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Meta\u2010analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Efficacies were analyzed separately, one for snoring and the other for mild\u2010to\u2010moderate OSA. We searched MEDLINE, LILACS, SCOPUS, and the Cochrane Library. The key words \u201csnoring AND implants\u201d were used for snoring, and \u201capnea AND implants\u201d for OSA. Seven studies for snoring and seven studies for mild\u2010to\u2010moderate OSA were finally included for meta\u2010analysis. For snoring patients, a visual analogue scale that is scored by the bed partner was used to evaluate the loudness of the snoring sound.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title><jats:p>The Pillar implant reduced snoring sound significantly (standardized mean difference [SMD], \u22120.591; 95% confidence interval [CI], \u22120.753 to \u22120.429, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; .001). For mild\u2010to\u2010moderate OSA patients, the Pillar implant significantly reduced the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (SMD, \u22120.481; 95% CI, \u22120.606 to \u22120.358, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; .001), and apnea\u2010hypopnea index (SMD, \u22120.378; 95% CI, \u22120.619 to \u22120.138, <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = .002). Mean extrusion rate was 9.3% (95% CI, 7.0 to 12.2%).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title><jats:p>The present results indicate that the Pillar implant has a moderate effect on snoring and mild\u2010to\u2010moderate OSA. However, we need more studies with high level of evidence to arrive at a definite conclusion. 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