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Obstructing adenoids in adolescents: changing trends?

D Ophir1, S Gilboa, D Halperin

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Meir General Hospital, Kfar Saba, Israel.

The Journal of Otolaryngology
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The number of adolescent adenoidectomies has risen, with the average patient age increasing significantly over an 11-year period. Enlarged adenoids are a key consideration for nasal obstruction and sleep apnea in adolescents.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Adenoid hypertrophy is a common cause of upper airway obstruction in children.
  • Surgical intervention, adenoidectomy, is frequently performed to alleviate symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in adolescent adenoidectomy over an 11-year period.
  • To determine changes in patient age demographics undergoing adenoidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 539 adenoidectomy cases performed between 1980 and 1990.
  • Analysis of patient age, including mean, median, and standard deviation.

Main Results:

  • A significant increase in the number of adolescent adenoidectomies was observed.
  • The mean patient age increased from 4.6 to 7.88 years.

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  • The median age rose from 4 to 7 years, with increased age variability.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adolescent adenoidectomy rates have increased, with a trend toward older patients.
    • Enlarged adenoids should be considered in adolescents with nasal obstruction, snoring, or obstructive sleep apnea.