Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Aug 2010
Outcome of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children.
We evaluated the outcome of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children using polysomnography (PSG) data and a quality-of-life (QOL) instrument. ⋯ Adenotonsillectomy is associated with improvements in PSG, behavior, and QOL in children with OSAS. However, it may not resolve OSAS in all children. The efficacy and role of additional therapeutic options require more study.