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  • Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition affecting children's health and development.
  • Surgical intervention is a primary treatment modality for pediatric OSA.
  • Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) aids in identifying specific airway obstructions to guide surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of drug-induced sleep endoscopy-directed surgery (DISEDS) in improving polysomnographic outcomes in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • To compare the impact of DISEDS in children with Trisomy 21 (T21) compared to the general pediatric OSA population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL databases (up to January 1, 2025) following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Meta-analysis of 41 studies (n=3404) including pre- and postoperative apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), obstructive AHI (oAHI), or oxygen nadir in patients ≤21 years undergoing DISEDS.
  • Subgroup analysis for patients with Trisomy 21 (T21); risk of bias and publication bias were assessed.

Main Results:

  • DISEDS significantly improved AHI (MD: 9.63) and oAHI (MD: 11.46), and oxygen nadir (MD: -4.37; P < .00001).
  • Improvements in OSA severity and oxygenation were more pronounced in the T21 subgroup, particularly for AHI (MD: 14.78).
  • Minimal publication bias was detected across the included studies.

Conclusions:

  • DISEDS demonstrates significant efficacy in improving polysomnographic outcomes and oxygenation in pediatric OSA patients.
  • Children with Trisomy 21 (T21) experience greater benefits from DISEDS, highlighting its importance in this specific population.
  • These findings advocate for the earlier integration of DISE to tailor anatomy-based surgical approaches for pediatric OSA.