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Impact of adenotonsillectomy on sleep and behavioral outcomes in children: a longitudinal study

Francisco Alves de Sousa1,2, Margarida Camanho3, Marta Rios3,4

  • 1Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Porto, Portugal.

Porto Biomedical Journal
|December 5, 2025
PubMed

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Adenotonsillectomy significantly improves sleep duration, reduces parasomnias, and lessens hyperactivity in children. This surgery benefits children with sleep-disordered breathing (OSDB) or recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is common in children, often leading to obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (OSDB).
  • OSDB negatively impacts sleep quality, behavior, neurodevelopment, and growth.
  • Adenotonsillectomy is a common surgical intervention for these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of adenotonsillectomy on pediatric sleep habits and behavior.
  • To compare outcomes between children treated for OSDB versus recurrent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).

Main Methods:

  • Prospective longitudinal observational study of 28 children (aged 2-10 years).
  • Pre- and postoperative assessments (3-6 months) using validated sleep and behavior questionnaires.
  • Statistical analysis included paired t-tests and general linear models.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in sleep duration, parasomnias, sleep-related breathing disorders, daytime sleepiness, and total sleep disturbance (P < 0.001).
  • Hyperactivity showed a statistically significant improvement in behavior (P = 0.028).
  • Surgical indication (OSDB vs. URTIs) did not significantly affect most outcomes, though OSDB group showed greater improvement in breathing disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Adenotonsillectomy positively impacts multiple sleep dimensions and reduces hyperactivity.
  • Findings highlight the importance of managing adenotonsillar disorders for healthy sleep and development.
  • Early intervention promotes better daytime functioning and psychosocial well-being.
Abstract

Keywords:
adenotonsillectomychildrenhyperactivityobstructive sleep apneaparasomniaspediatric behaviorsleep-disordered breathing

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