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[On adenoidectomy]

J L Lacosta1, M Manrique, J Carlos Infante

  • 1Hospital San Millán, Servicio de O.R.L, Logrono.

Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Adenoidectomy significantly improves rhinopharyngeal airway and alters epipharyngeal flora in children. This surgery is recommended for nasal obstruction, recurrent infections, and persistent otitis unresponsive to other treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Adenoid hypertrophy can obstruct the nasopharyngeal airway, leading to breathing difficulties and recurrent infections.
  • Pathogenic microbial colonization of the epipharynx is often associated with adenoid hypertrophy.
  • Current treatment options for severe adenoid hypertrophy have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of adenoidectomy on rhinopharyngeal airway patency.
  • To assess changes in the microbiological profile of the epipharynx post-adenoidectomy.
  • To determine the efficacy of adenoidectomy in improving upper airway function and health.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 90 children undergoing adenoidectomy.
  • Radiological assessment of the rhinopharyngeal airway before and after surgery.

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  • Microbiological analysis of epipharyngeal flora pre- and post-adenoidectomy.
  • Surgical procedure performed under visual control.

    • Main Results:

    • Adenoidectomy significantly improved rhinopharyngeal airway patency (p < 0.001).
    • A significant shift from pathogenic to saprophytic flora in the epipharynx was observed (p < 0.001).
    • The procedure demonstrated enhanced adenoidal expression and improved upper airway function.

    Conclusions:

    • Adenoidectomy is an effective treatment for improving rhinopharyngeal airway obstruction caused by adenoid hypertrophy.
    • The procedure positively influences the microbial environment of the epipharynx.
    • Indications for adenoidectomy include nasal obstruction, recurrent adenoiditis, and refractory otitis media with effusion.