Adenotonsillectomy in the context of obstructive sleep apnoea

Karen A Waters; Alan T L Cheng

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2008.10.002

Adenotonsillectomy in the context of obstructive sleep apnoea

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2009 Mar;10(1):25-31. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2008.10.002. Epub 2009 Jan 24.

Authors

Karen A Waters¹, Alan T L Cheng

Affiliation

¹ Respiratory Support Service and Sleep Unit, The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Discipline of Paediatrics, Department of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Australia. [email protected]

PMID: 19203741
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2008.10.002

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / diagnosis*
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery*
Tonsillectomy
Treatment Outcome