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Treating pediatric patients with obstructive sleep disorders: an update

Treating pediatric patients with obstructive sleep disorders: an update OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA Messner, A. H. 2003; 36 (3): 519-?

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children continues to be an important subject for otolaryngologists because of the high prevalence of the disease. The evaluation of a child with OSAS remains controversial, although there is little controversy that T&A is the optimal treatment for these children. The search for the optimal T&A technique is ongoing, although now either "cold" tonsillectomy or "hot" tonsillectomy is standard. Quality-of-life studies confirm the significant benefit gained after a child undergoes a T&A.

View details for DOI 10.1016/S0030-6665(02)00180-9

View details for Web of Science ID 000183412600010

View details for PubMedID 12956099