Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 3, 2026

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults
05:07

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

26.9K

Adenotonsillectomy Complications: A Meta-analysis.

Graziela De Luca Canto1, Camila Pachêco-Pereira2, Secil Aydinoz3

  • 1Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil; School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada;

Pediatrics
|September 23, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in pain relief during orthodontic treatment: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Digital Learning Meets Diagnostic Dentistry: A Mixed-Methods Study to Evaluate Intraoral Periapical Radiograph Interpretation.

European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·2026
Same author

Clear Aligner Attachments: A Scoping Review.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research·2026
Same author

Morphological characterization of extra-alveolar anchorage sites for orthodontic anchorage through miniscrews: A scoping review.

Journal of the World federation of orthodontists·2026
Same author

Shared decision-making in orthodontic education: A survey of Canadian residents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

International orthodontics·2026
Same author

POTENTIAL RESEARCH WASTE DUE TO PRIMARY STUDIES OVERLAP IN ORTHODONTICS SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS: A FIVE-YEAR ANALYSIS.

The journal of evidence-based dental practice·2026

Children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) face risks like respiratory compromise and bleeding. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases respiratory issues but lowers bleeding risk post-AT.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is common in children.
  • Complications after AT are well-documented, but specific risks for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are less clear.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing pediatric surgical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most frequent complications following AT in children.
  • To compare the incidence of these complications between children with and without OSA.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of electronic databases and gray literature.
  • Inclusion of studies on AT complications in otherwise healthy children.
  • Data extraction and cross-checking by two authors.

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
05:39

Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia

Published on: May 26, 2023

2.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults
05:07

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults

Published on: November 6, 2019

26.9K
Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia
05:39

Author Spotlight: A Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with Multimodal Analgesia and Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthesia

Published on: May 26, 2023

2.6K

Main Results:

  • Respiratory compromise (9.4%) and secondary hemorrhage (2.6%) were the most common complications.
  • Children with OSA had nearly 5 times higher odds of respiratory complications post-AT (OR=4.90).
  • Children with OSA had lower odds of postoperative bleeding (OR=0.41).

Conclusions:

  • Respiratory compromise and hemorrhage are primary early AT complications.
  • Children with OSA face increased respiratory risks but decreased bleeding risks after AT.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings due to limited evidence.