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Chanan Shaul¹, Pierre D Attal¹, Yehuda Schwarz¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Shaare-Zedek Medical Center, Affiliated with the Hebrew University Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel.

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This study shows that using reusable bipolar forceps electrocautery (RBFE) with adenoidectomy effectively reduces tonsil size in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). The procedure is safe, quick, and minimizes bleeding risks.

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Otolaryngology
Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) is often associated with tonsillar hypertrophy.
Tonsillectomy is a common treatment, but alternative methods for tonsil size reduction are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate the safety and efficacy of tonsil size reduction using reusable bipolar forceps electrocautery (RBFE) in children with OSAS.
To assess the impact of RBFE tonsillotomy on polysomnographic parameters and quality of life.

Main Methods:

A prospective study included 30 children (2-15 years) diagnosed with OSAS (Apnea-Hypopnea Index [AHI] > 5).
Participants underwent adenoidectomy combined with RBFE tonsillotomy.
Tonsil size, AHI, minimum oxygen saturation (SaO2 min), and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) scores were assessed pre- and post-operatively.

Main Results:

RBFE tonsillotomy was performed safely without intraoperative or postoperative complications like bleeding or dehydration.
Significant reductions in AHI (10.9 to 1.8) and improvements in SaO2 min (86.1% to 93.2%) were observed (p<0.001).
Tonsil size decreased significantly, and PSQ scores improved substantially one month and one year after surgery.

Conclusions:

RBFE tonsillotomy combined with adenoidectomy is a safe and effective method for reducing tonsil size in pediatric OSAS.
This technique offers an inexpensive, rapid, and low-bleeding alternative, potentially beneficial for patients with coagulation issues.