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Effects of adenoidectomy in children with symptoms of adenoidal hypertrophy

Osman Bahadir1, Refik Caylan, Devrim Bektas

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Karadeniz Technical University School of Medicine, 61080, Trabzon, Turkey. bahadiro67@yahoo.com.tr

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|July 19, 2005
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Adenoidectomy significantly improved preoperative symptoms like nasal obstruction and mouth breathing in children. Most parents reported satisfaction, highlighting the procedure

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Adenoid hypertrophy is a common condition in children, often leading to significant symptoms.
  • Symptoms include nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and hearing issues, impacting quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of adenoidectomy in resolving preoperative symptoms in children.
  • To assess parent satisfaction following adenoidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, uncontrolled study involving 60 children with adenoid hypertrophy.
  • Symptoms were recorded preoperatively and two months post-adenoidectomy.
  • Procedures included adenoidectomy with myringotomy and/or tympanostomy tube placement.

Main Results:

  • 88.3% of children experienced complete resolution of preoperative symptoms.
  • Persistent symptoms in a small subset included nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and hearing loss.
  • Parent satisfaction was high, with 88.3% of parents satisfied with the outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Adenoidectomy is an effective treatment for improving symptoms associated with adenoid hypertrophy in children.
  • The procedure demonstrates a high success rate and leads to significant parent satisfaction.

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