Obstructive sleep apnea, morbid obesity, and adenotonsillar surgery: A review of the literature

Obstructive sleep apnea, morbid obesity, and adenotonsillar surgery: A review of the literature

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common occurence in the obese pediatric population. As this subgroup is rapidly expanding, these children will be increasingly encountered by the otolaryngologist in practice. The literature regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and surgical treatment...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2005-11, Vol.69 (11), p.1475-1482
Hauptverfasser: Shine, Neville Patrick, Coates, Harvey L., Lannigan, Francis J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adenoidectomy
Adenotonsillectomy
Child
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Humans
Obesity
Obesity, Morbid - complications
Sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - complications
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - diagnosis
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - surgery
Tonsillectomy
Weight Loss
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Zusammenfassung:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a common occurence in the obese pediatric population. As this subgroup is rapidly expanding, these children will be increasingly encountered by the otolaryngologist in practice. The literature regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in morbidly obese children is reviewed and pertinent data presented.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.08.008