Longitudinal Success of Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Down Syndrome.
Obinna R DialaPinar PolatKaci Pickett-NairneNorman R FriedmanPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
Children with DS who have at most mild OSA (OAHI < 5) following a T&A are at risk for progressing to at least moderate OSA within 2 years after their T&A. A surveillance PSG 2 years following surgery will identify these children.