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Links and risks associated with adenotonsillectomy and obesity

Arzu Tatlıpınar1, Emrah Kınal1

  • 1ENT Clinic, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Research and Training Hospital, Kozyatağı, İstanbul, Turkey.

Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
|February 2, 2018
PubMed

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Adenotonsillectomy effectively treats obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese children, despite potential risks. This common surgery improves symptoms and quality of life for pediatric patients with OSA.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Adenotonsillectomy (A&T) is a common pediatric surgery, with indications shifting from recurrent infections to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions, increasing the prevalence of OSA in children.
  • Obese children often present with anatomical airway alterations, complicating OSA management and A&T outcome prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of adenotonsillectomy in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • To assess the impact of A&T on obstructive symptoms and quality of life in this population.
  • To identify potential challenges and risks associated with A&T in obese pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of previous studies on adenotonsillectomy outcomes in obese children with OSAS.
  • Analysis of symptom reduction and quality of life improvements post-surgery.
  • Comparison of perioperative complication risks between obese and non-obese children.

Main Results:

  • Adenotonsillectomy is effective in reducing obstructive symptoms in obese children with OSAS.
  • The surgery significantly improves the quality of life for these pediatric patients.
  • Obese children may face higher risks for residual OSAS symptoms and perioperative complications compared to non-obese children.

Conclusions:

  • Adenotonsillectomy remains a valuable treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in obese children.
  • While risks are present, the benefits of A&T in improving obstructive symptoms and quality of life are substantial.
  • Further research may be needed to optimize A&T outcomes and minimize risks in the pediatric obese population.

Keywords:
adenotonsillectomyobesityobstructive sleep apnea syndrome

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