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The Effects of Adenoidectomy on Children's Eating Patterns, Sleep, and Weight Gain: A Case-Control Study
Ahmet Arslanoğlu1, Mustafa Yazir2, Tarik Yağci3
1ENT Specialist, Private Practice, Istanbul.
Objective:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether children who undergo adenoidectomy show statistically significant improvements in their eating habits, sleep quality, and weight gain.
Methods:
Fifty individuals who had undergone adenoidectomy and 50 healthy controls matched for age and sex were included in the case-control study. The Eating Improvement Score, Sleep Quality Score, and Weight Gain Rate were assessed using standardized anthropometric measurements and validated parent-reported scales.
Results:
Patients who underwent adenoidectomy had considerably higher rates of weight gain (0.74 versus 0.28 kg/mo), Eating Improvement Scores (7.7 versus 4.4), and Sleep Quality Scores (7.8 versus 4.5).
Conclusion:
Nutritional and functional outcomes are significantly improved after adenoidectomy in children with adenoid hypertrophy, demonstrating that the procedure has benefits beyond clear airways.
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