Risks and Benefits of Adenotonsillectomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.
Christopher EndEvan J PropstSharon L CushingNicole K McKinnonIndra NarangReshma AminJackie ChiangSuhail Al-SalehClyde MatavaNikolaus Ernst WolterPublished in: The Laryngoscope (2021)
Children with CP who undergo AT have a significant risk of developing a postoperative respiratory complication. Realistic counseling of families around increased perioperative risks in this population is imperative and close postoperative monitoring is critical. Many children will obtain a reduction in OAHI, but additional surgical management is often required, including tracheostomy. Further research is needed to determine the best management strategy for OSA in children with CP. Laryngoscope, 2021.