Does REM AHI Predict Persistent OSA After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy?

CONCLUSION: This study suggests that preoperative REM AHI may be a poor predictor of OSA persistence after adenotonsillectomy. Further study is needed to help characterize how pre-operative REM AHI should impact clinicians' decision making, family counseling and recommendations.PMID:38258762 | DOI:10.1177/00034894241227030

Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - January 23, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Caroline M Fields Nicolas S Poupore Jenna H Barengo Hussein Smaily Shaun A Nguyen Jacqueline Angles Clarice S Clemmens Phayvanh P Pecha William W Carroll Source Type: research