Adenotonsillectomy in the context of obstructive sleep apnoea

Summary Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is a common surgical procedure. Its frequency is highest in the paediatric age range and its most common current indication is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Sleep studies are used to document the presence and severity of OSA. This review will focus on indicatio...

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Published inPaediatric respiratory reviews Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 25 - 31
Main Authors Waters, Karen A, Cheng, Alan T.L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2009
Subjects
Adenoidectomy
Humans
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Pediatrics
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - diagnosis
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery
Tonsillectomy
Treatment Outcome
Tonsillectomy
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Adenoidectomy
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Summary:Summary Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is a common surgical procedure. Its frequency is highest in the paediatric age range and its most common current indication is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Sleep studies are used to document the presence and severity of OSA. This review will focus on indications for and complications of T&A in the context of the age range and setting where this surgery is undertaken for OSA in children.
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ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2008.10.002