Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes in Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

Bhattacharjee, Rakesh; Gozal, David; Spruyt, Karen; B. Mitchell, Ron; Promchiarak, Jungrak; Simakajornboon, Narong; G. Kaditis, Athanasios; Splaingard, Deborah; Splaingard, Mark; J. Brooks, Lee; L. Marcus, Carole; Sin, Sanghun; Arens, Raanan; Verhulst, Stijn; Gozal, David

doi:10.1164/rccm.200912-1930oc

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Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes in Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • May 6, 2010

Authors:

Rakesh Bhattacharjee

David Gozal

Karen Spruyt

Abstract

RATIONALE: The overall efficacy of adenotonsillectomy (AT) in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children is unknown. Although success rates are likely lower than previously estimated, factors that promote incomplete resolution of OSAS after AT remain undefined. OBJECTIVES: To q...

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Medicine

Obstructive sleep apnea

Adenoidectomy

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