[Endoscopic adenoidectomy]

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pediatric Surgery
• Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

• Adenoid hypertrophy in children causes significant health issues, including nasal obstruction and impaired development.
• Traditional adenoidectomy methods may lack precision in tissue removal.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of endoscopic adenoidectomy for treating pediatric adenoid hypertrophy.
• To compare endoscopic adenoidectomy with conventional approaches.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of 125 children with adenoid hypertrophy underwent endoscopic adenoidectomy.
• Preoperative assessment included rhinoscopy and radiography; postoperative evaluation involved physical exams, patient satisfaction surveys, and rhinoscopy.
• Follow-up extended to two years.

Main Results:

• All patients experienced resolution of nasal obstruction and related symptoms within four weeks.
• Endoscopic examination confirmed near-complete removal of adenoid tissue in most cases.
• No recurrence of adenoid hypertrophy was observed at the two-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic adenoidectomy provides complete removal of hypertrophic adenoid tissue under direct visualization.
• This technique offers enhanced control over tissue resection, leading to greater patient satisfaction than conventional methods.