International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Mar 2018
Differences in postoperative maladaptive behavioral changes between partial and total tonsillectomy patients.
Behavioral difficulties associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) improve after tonsillectomy, but surgery may lead to the development of short-term postoperative maladaptive behavioral changes (PMBCs). These PMBCs have not been compared between total and partial tonsillectomy patients. ⋯ Our study indicates that total tonsillectomy patients more frequently experience PMBCs than do partial tonsillectomy patients despite similar distributions in pain levels postoperatively. This difference in PHBQ scores between total and partial tonsillectomy patients should be further explored.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Mar 2018
Parents' experiences managing their child's complicated postoperative recovery.
Tonsillectomy is commonly performed as same-day surgery and parents are heavily relied upon for management of children's postoperative recovery. The objective of this study was to provide an in-depth description of the experiences parents face when managing their child's complicated postoperative recoveries at home. ⋯ This research helps to inform healthcare professionals about how they might better support families during complicated recovery processes. Areas of action may include clear communication, setting expectations, and psychosocial support.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Mar 2018
Correlations between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and longitudinal growth.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea has a relatively high prevalence and has various negative health and behavioral consequences. Among the various complications of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, growth disturbance is still controversial. ⋯ Respiratory related results and oxygen saturation results of polysomnography show negative and positive correlation with z-score for height. Therefore, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea have a negative effect on longitudinal growth.