2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2014.12.005
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Safety and efficacy of adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea in infants, toddlers and preschool children

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“…These results are in agreement with the available literature. 3,21,29,35,37 Mortality rates of AT have been estimated between 1 in 16 000 and 1 in 35 000 cases. 42 Nixon et al 22 demonstrated that sleep-related airway obstruction is a common postoperative complication leading to significant oxyhemoglobin desaturations after AT in children with severe OSA.…”
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“…These results are in agreement with the available literature. 3,21,29,35,37 Mortality rates of AT have been estimated between 1 in 16 000 and 1 in 35 000 cases. 42 Nixon et al 22 demonstrated that sleep-related airway obstruction is a common postoperative complication leading to significant oxyhemoglobin desaturations after AT in children with severe OSA.…”
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“…Obstructive SDB in young children is typically caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy [ 33 ]. Common treatments for SDB include timely adenotonsillectomy [ 34 , 35 ] and long-term nocturnal continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) [ 31 , 36 ]. Both treatments have shown some effectiveness in reducing symptoms of SDB; however, adenotonsillectomy is an invasive procedure that requires anaesthesia and has potentially life-threatening complications.…”
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“…Despite its high frequency, tonsillectomy carries risks and complications, including bleeding, respiratory distress, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. 4 - 8 Post tonsillectomy readmission rates range from 3.6% to 16.6% and contribute significantly to hospital admissions. 9 - 14 In a recent study investigating the leading causes of readmission following the procedure, bleeding was identified as the second most common cause, after poor oral intake, accounting for 49.4% of their readmitted patients.…”
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