Adenotonsillectomy in children

Adenotonsillar disorders are a frequent complaint in children and adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest surgical procedures. The two main indications for adenotonsillectomy are recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Both are associated with significant morbidity. How best to diagnose OSA is currently unclear. Some centres routinely use sleep studies whilst others rely on history alone. Intracapsular subtotal tonsillectomy, as opposed to complete tonsillectomy, is a good choice in OSA.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: eyes and ent Source Type: research