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adenotonsillectomy
Indications:
- obstructive sleep apnea in children [1]
Procedure:
- surgical removal of the palatine tonsils & adenoids
Complications:
- 2% increased risk for infections [2]
General
tonsillectomy
adenoidectomy
References
- Marcus CL et al
A Randomized Trial of Adenotonsillectomy for Childhood Sleep
Apnea.
N Engl J Med. May 21, 2013
PMID: 23692173
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1215881
- Brouillette RT
Let's CHAT about Adenotonsillectomy
N Engl J Med. May 21, 2013
PMID: 23692171
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe1305492
- Byars SG, Stearns SC, Boomsma JJ.
Association of Long-Term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and
Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in
Childhood.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online June 7, 2018
PMID: 29879264
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2683621
- Rosenfeld RM
Old Barbers, Young Doctors, and Tonsillectomy.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online June 7, 2018.
PMID: 29879278
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2683618