Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Lingual Tonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The objective of this chapter is to describe lingual tonsillectomy (LT) as a treatment strategy for children with persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after adenotonsillectomy. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a useful tool that enables physicians to identify sites of obstruction resulting from dynamic airway collapse and direct surgical interventions accordingly. Lingual tonsil hypertrophy is graded according to the degree of effacement of the vallecula and the posterior displacement of the epiglottis.
Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research