Tongue surgeries for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Macario CamachoMichael W NollerSoroush ZaghiLauren K ReckleyCamilo Fernandez-SalvadorErika HoBrandyn DunnDylan Chan

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 (2017)

Most children undergoing tongue surgeries in the literature were syndromic and had craniofacial disorders, co-morbidities, or other serious medical issues. Children with a body mass index <25 kg/m2 and non-syndromic children have had the most improvement in AHI. The specific type of surgery must be tailored to the patient. Patients with co-morbidities should undergo treatment in centers that are equipped to provide appropriate perioperative care.

Keyphrases

body mass index
obstructive sleep apnea
young adults
healthcare
intellectual disability
systematic review
minimally invasive
palliative care
cardiac surgery
positive airway pressure
autism spectrum disorder
case report
coronary artery bypass
acute kidney injury
atrial fibrillation
weight loss
weight gain