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Adenoidectomy in Children: What Is the Evidence and What Is its Role?

Alexander J SchupperJavan NationSeth Pransky
Published in: Current otorhinolaryngology reports (2018)
Adenoidectomy is a safe procedure in the pediatric population and leads to excellent outcomes. Adverse events are rare, and hospitalization is uncommon. Children with sleep disturbance from nasal airway obstruction, ear disease, or chronic rhinosinusitis are the best operative candidates for this procedure.
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