Trends in tonsillectomy surgery in children in Scotland 2000-2018.

Haytham KubbaLaura S Downie

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)

Tonsillectomy rates remained static between 2000 and 2018, despite a falling population. More tonsillectomies are now performed for obstructive sleep apnoea, at a young age and in regional children's hospitals. This has important implications for the workload of these specialist hospitals.

Keyphrases

young adults
healthcare
minimally invasive
palliative care
physical activity
coronary artery bypass
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure