Predictors of failure of DISE-directed adenotonsillectomy in children with sleep disordered breathing

Predictors of failure of DISE-directed adenotonsillectomy in children with sleep disordered breathing

Abstract Background Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is the most commonly performed procedure for sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in pediatrics. However, 20-40% of patients will have persistent signs and symptoms of SDB after AT. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) has the potential to individualize surgica...

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Main Authors: Noura Alsufyani, Andre Isaac, Manisha Witmans, Paul Major, Hamdy El-Hakim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Sleep disordered breathing
Obstructive sleep apnea
Adenotonsillectomy
DISE
Children
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-017-0213-3

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