Preoperative Sleep Studies for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Prevalence of severe obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric adenotonsillectomy patients.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To determine the prevalence of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a pediatric population who underwent indicated surgery for sleep disordered breathing (SDB). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS We reviewed the charts of patients aged 2 to 18 years who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy over a 4-year period. Indications for preoperative pol...

Adenotonsillotomy Versus Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An RCT.

BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy (ATE) is a well-established and effective treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In recent years, a more conservative method, adenotonsillotomy (ATT), has gained popularity because it is associated with less postoperative morbidity. Yet no previous randomized study has compared these 2 methods regarding their effectiveness in treating pediatric OSA i...

Anesthetic management of pediatric adenotonsillectomy.

Parental understanding and attitudes of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and adenotonsillectomy.

OBJECTIVE To explore parental perceptions and knowledge of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adenotonsillectomy. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING National polling organization. PARTICIPANTS Population-based sample of 584 parents. INTERVENTION Online surveys. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Responses to questions regarding knowledge of pediatric OSA and treatment with adenotonsill...

Effects of Adenotonsillectomy on Neurocognitive Function in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children does not only present with symptoms of sleep disturbances but also with associated symptoms such as growth failure, enuresis, academic learning difficulties, and behavioral problems, including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder- (ADHD-) like symptoms. We evaluated neurocognitive functions before and after adenotonsillectomy in a patient ...