Investigating factors influencing post-operative growth in pre-pubertal children after adenotonsillectomy.

Seung Cheol HanSeung Koo YangSang-Yoon HanChae-Seo RheeYunhee ChoiChoong Ho ShinYun Jeong LeeDoo Hee Han

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

These findings suggest that adenotonsillectomy may positively affect growth in pre-pubertal children, without undesirable weight gain. Additionally, the sleep disturbance domain of OSA-18 may play a role in predicting post-operative height increase in pre-pubertal children.

Keyphrases

weight gain
obstructive sleep apnea
body mass index
young adults
birth weight
physical activity
positive airway pressure
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
sleep apnea