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  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Diagnostic Procedures

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children often requires diagnostic evaluation.
  • Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a key procedure for assessing upper airway collapse in pediatric OSA.
  • Standardization and consensus are needed to optimize pediatric DISE practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an expert consensus statement on pediatric drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE).
  • To clarify controversies and identify quality improvement opportunities in pediatric DISE.
  • To provide guidance for clinicians managing pediatric OSA.

Main Methods:

  • Development of consensus statements by expert group members.
  • Systematic literature review to identify best available evidence.
  • Delphi survey methodology with multiple iterations to achieve consensus.

Main Results:

  • 26 consensus statements achieved across 50 initial topics, covering indications, protocol, and outcomes.
  • 11 statements did not reach consensus, highlighting areas for further investigation.
  • Key topics included indications, sedation, grading, complications, and surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Expert consensus provides a framework for improving pediatric DISE quality and care.
  • The consensus statements can inform clinical policy and protocols.
  • Further research, including randomized controlled trials, is recommended for unresolved controversies.